Unpacking Loneliness in Europe: Psychosocial and Sociodemographic Correlates Across Regions

Asrin Yenihayat, Mauro Bertolotti, Andrea Bonanomi, Patrizia Catellani, Department of Psychology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Department of Statistical Sciences, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Published online on July 29, 2026

Abstract

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Perceived loneliness is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. Using data from the EU Loneliness Survey, we conducted a path analysis to examine direct and indirect associations between key structural and psychological antecedents ...