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Research shows the importance of extended family and whānau for young people
New evidence from the Growing Up in New Zealand study demonstrates the importance of relationships with extended family and whānau in the lives of young New Zealanders.
Loneliness poll May 2023 New Zealand
Market Research company Research First recently conducted a nationally representative online poll of 383 respondents. The findings confirm that loneliness is higher amongst youth.
Older people experiencing vulnerability and multiple disadvantage in New Zealand
MSD and the Social Wellbeing Agency have released a new report on the needs of older people in health, housing, finance, and social connection.
Insights from longest-running study of ageing released in new book
Researchers from Massey’s Health and Ageing Research Team (HART) released a book of the findings earlier this month. The book includes chapters on Social Connections and Loneliness.
New Research Dispels 3 Myths About Loneliness
A blog post in Psychology Today yesterday summarises key points and findings from new research that challenges common assumptions about loneliness.
Great new resource
Check out an excellent new resource, “Connect and Thrive: a guide to combatting loneliness and connecting with others.” This is a practical, evidence-based resource co-authored by Sarah Wright of University of Canterbury, a regular member of the New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness working group.
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