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October 3, 2025International Journal For Multidisciplinary ResearchOpen Access

Gender Differences in Loneliness, and Its Impact on Depression, among Highly Skilled Migrants in the Netherlands

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SKSuchita E. KumarMVM. Vijayan

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This analysis reveals gender differences in loneliness and depression among migrants, indicating significant mental health implications.

Key Points

  • Women reported higher loneliness levels (62%) and depression levels (49%) compared to men (39% and 34%).
  • A strong correlation between loneliness and depression was established (r = .58, p < .001).
  • Loneliness accounted for 34% of the variation in depression scores, indicating a significant predictor relationship.
  • Findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive support systems to enhance mental health outcomes for migrants.

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Kumar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f40f0e39f13e7fa2a47https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.56686
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