A new study from Emory University in Georgia reveals that middle-aged adults in the US experience higher rates of loneliness than older generations. Researchers analyzed data from 29 countries and found that the US ranked 25th in loneliness scores, with a prevalence of loneliness among middle-aged adults. Factors such as being unmarried, not working, depression, and poor health were major drivers of loneliness in middle age. The study also found that Nordic and Western European nations reported the lowest levels of loneliness, while Southern and Eastern European countries reported the highest levels. The researchers suggest that targeted interventions and support are needed for middle-aged adults to address this global problem.