Even parents, a demographic that is notoriously deprived of alone time, are not immune to the ongoing loneliness epidemic.
About two-thirds, 66%, of parents said the demands of child-rearing sometimes or frequently make them feel lonely and isolated, according to a new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Researchers polled 250 parents between the ages of 30 and 49.
The best way to combat this experience is to prioritize social connection, says Kate Gawlik, an associate clinical professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and a researcher on parental burnout who designed the survey.
"That's how connection is formed.
Persons:
Kate Gawlik
Organizations:
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University College of Nursing