Are loneliness interventions effective for reducing loneliness? A meta-analytic review of 280 studies.

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Title: Are loneliness interventions effective for reducing loneliness? A meta-analytic review of 280 studies.
Authors: Lasgaard M; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region., Qualter P; Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester., Løvschall C; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region., Laustsen LM; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region., Lim MH; Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology., Sjøl SE; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region., Burke L; Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester., Blæhr EE; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region., Maindal HT; Department of Public Health, Aarhus University., Hargaard AS; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region., Christensen R; Section for Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Research, Parker Institute, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital., Christiansen J; Defactum-Public Health Research, Central Denmark Region.
Source: The American psychologist [Am Psychol] 2026 Jan; Vol. 81 (1), pp. 36-52. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 23.
Publication Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Systematic Review
Journal Info: Publisher: American Psychological Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0370521 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1935-990X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 0003066X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
Database: MEDLINE Ultimate
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ISSN:1935-990X
DOI:10.1037/amp0001578