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February 23, 2026Humanities and Social Sciences CommunicationsOpen Access

Home alone: solo living pathways, everyday experiences and policy implications for sharing and sustainability

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TJTullia JackLund University

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Qualitative interviews describe social dynamics of solo living in high-income countries, highlighting loneliness and potential for shared living.

Key Points

  • This research examines the social factors and implications of the rising trend of solo living.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with 23 individuals living alone in Denmark
  • Analyzed pathways to solo living, including urban relocation and aging out of shared housing
  • Investigated gender differences in perceptions of solo living
  • Identified experiences of loneliness and lower social capital among solo residents
  • Noted that many individuals live alone unintentionally and are open to shared living options
  • Highlighted the potential for policy interventions to promote shared living as a sustainability measure

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Tullia Jack (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba0a772792ae9fd870bc7https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-06674-6
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