{"id":75784,"date":"2025-01-26T19:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-26T18:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=75784"},"modified":"2025-01-26T19:11:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-26T18:11:53","slug":"10-of-capitals-residents-feel-lonely-ec-report-young-people-are-the-most-affected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/10-of-capitals-residents-feel-lonely-ec-report-young-people-are-the-most-affected\/","title":{"rendered":"10% of capital\u2019s residents feel lonely, EC report: Young people are the most affected"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10% of Tirana\u2019s residents feel lonely, a figure below the European average, which ranges between 11% and 13%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The data was published in a report prepared by the European Commission regarding the state of loneliness in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">According to experts, young people are more likely to feel lonely, with 15% of the 18-39 age group reporting feelings of loneliness, compared to 12% of those aged 40-54 and 11% of older individuals. Studies show that loneliness decreases with age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Economic status and education are protective factors against loneliness. Unemployment significantly increases the risk, with around 20% of unemployed individuals reporting feelings of loneliness, compared to only 12% of full-time employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Additionally, loneliness is strongly linked to the perception of a lack of non-material social support, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the unemployed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Urban planning and social infrastructure can play an important role in addressing social and health issues, including loneliness. Built spaces, such as parks, cultural facilities, and shared spaces, have been shown to be beneficial in alleviating feelings of loneliness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10% of Tirana\u2019s residents feel lonely, a figure below the European average, which ranges between 11% and 13%. The data was published in a report prepared by the European Commission regarding the state of loneliness in Europe. 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