Society“Even with family at home…” The hidden blind spot of isolation within households

A survey by the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology has found that many middle-aged and older people are isolated inside their homes despite living with family. Sharing a household does not necessarily ease their sense of loneliness. The finding highlights a form of household isolation that is difficult to see from outside. Why can living with others feel lonelier than living alone?

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TToyo Keizai★★☆☆☆2026-07-14 22:00Original