“Everything is in twos”: A qualitative study of the mental health of adults who lived alone during the pandemic.

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Adults who lived alone during the pandemic experienced significant changes in their mental health due to isolation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Lindita Djokovic; Erika D. Felix; Alita Shettigar; Miya L. Barnett

doi:10.1037/tra0002139

March 9, 2026Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

“Everything is in twos”: A qualitative study of the mental health of adults who lived alone during the pandemic.

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Key Points

The study aims to explore the mental health experiences of adults living alone during the pandemic.
Conducted qualitative interviews with individuals who lived alone.
Analyzed the range of mental health experiences and changes during the pandemic.
Identified sources of mental health changes related to isolation.
Participants reported varied mental health experiences, ranging from anxiety to increased resilience.
Isolation significantly impacted mental health, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.
Effective outreach can mitigate the negative effects of living alone during public health crises.

Implication

Qualitative study reveals mental health impacts in single-person households, highlighting intervention needs for future emergencies.

Abstract

Results provide insight into the range of mental health experiences and the sources of mental health changes among individuals of all ages who lived alone. By tailoring interventions and outreach to single-person households, program developers and mental health providers can help mitigate the effects of isolation and encourage more adaptive responses during future public health emergencies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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Djokovic et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2581996eeacc4fcec76ef https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0002139

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“Everything is in twos”: A qualitative study of the mental health of adults who lived alone during the pandemic.

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“Everything is in twos”: A qualitative study of the mental health of adults who lived alone during the pandemic.

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