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Position Statement 6

Addressing barriers to social connection is central to effective action on reducing social isolation and loneliness

Lonely or socially isolated people may need help to identify and overcome a range of practical barriers and societal challenges that limit their ability to develop and maintain satisfying social connections. These barriers can range from broader structural issues, such as inadequate transport and urban design, to poor social policy. The stigma of social disconnection also remains a problem across many countries and may be fuelled by misconceptions and misinformation about social isolation and loneliness.

Recommendations

6.1 - National, local and individual strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation need to take account of practical and societal barriers that can interfere with making meaningful social connections across the diversity of human experiences.

6.2 - Greater attention is needed from all stakeholders to monitor and respond to inaccurate information about social isolation and loneliness.

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All our individual position statements:

1. Social connection is essential to health and wellbeing

2. Social isolation, loneliness and social negativity are distinct and each can compromise wellbeing

3. Social wellbeing is independent from other related concepts

4. A wide range of risk factors leave people vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation

5. Evidence-based solutions are needed to reduce social isolation and loneliness and to increase social connection

6. Addressing barriers to social connection is central to effective action on reducing social isolation and loneliness

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Position Statement 6

Addressing barriers to social connection is central to effective action on reducing social isolation and loneliness

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