Cigna recently released results from a national survey exploring the impact of loneliness in the United States. The study was conducted in partnership with market research firm, Ipsos, and puts the spotlight on the levels of loneliness among American adults and potential root causes.
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Cigna's website.
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., 01 May, 2018 - Today, global health service company Cigna (NYSE: CI) released results from a national survey exploring the impact of loneliness in the United States. The survey, conducted in partnership with market research firm, Ipsos, revealed that most American adults are considered lonely.
The evaluation of loneliness was measured by a score of 43 or higher on the UCLA Loneliness Scale, a 20-item questionnaire developed to assess subjective feelings of loneliness, as well as social isolation. The UCLA Loneliness Scale is a frequently referenced and acknowledged academic measure used to gauge loneliness.
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