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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-08-09 07:00:23+00:00.

Original Title: New study suggests that physical isolation does not lead to increase in feelings of loneliness. ‘Being lonely’ and ‘being alone’ are different experiences, finds new study of 17,000 Australians during COVID-19 lockdowns. Being in lockdown, and the length, made no difference to reported loneliness.