Associations of family policy and income inequality with loneliness in midlife: Cross-national evidence from the United States and Europe

Key Points

• Loneliness is significantly correlated with income inequality and family policy across different countries.
• Countries with robust family policies show lower levels of loneliness among midlife individuals.
• Assessment using cross-national data highlights variations in loneliness linked to socioeconomic factors.
• Understanding these factors may guide future interventions to reduce loneliness in midlife populations.