Loneliness in young adult workers

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MDPI AG
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2022
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Wright S
Silard A
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jats:pLoneliness is commonly associated with older people with the majority of research and interventions focusing on loneliness in aged and aging populations. However, loneliness seems to be on the rise for young adults more so than the elderly. Our research focusses on the experiences of young workers who report feeling lonely at work. We explore individual and organisational factors that may be contributing to loneliness, and comment on the consequences of feeling lonely at work. Qualitative data from 37 young adults from Western Europe suggest that these workers feel invisible at work, have a thwarted sense of belonging to their employing organisation, and often experience relational deficiencies due to automation and individualisation of work practices.</jats:p>

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Wright S, Silard A (2022). Loneliness in young adult workers. Winterthur, Switzerland: European Academy of Management. 15/06/2022-17/06/2022. Only available to conference attendees. 19. 21. 14462-14462.
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