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social isolation

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noun

Sociology.
  1. a state or process in which persons, groups, or cultures lose or do not have communication or cooperation with one another, often resulting in open conflict.


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Economic hardship, rising poverty, insecurity and social isolation are among the drivers of mental illness and suicidal behaviour, according to the APN.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

In 2023 the U.S. surgeon general called loneliness and social isolation a public-health problem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

"Loneliness and social isolation have become one of the defining challenges of ageing in Kerala," Kelkar says.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

The bill would also fund $5 million in annual research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the public-health implications of social isolation and help Americans feel more connected.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026

“Ah yes. Like a security blanket, Amelia was using her noise-canceling headphones to soothe her sound sensitivity, making her social isolation worse.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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