The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission has published the book “Loneliness in Europe – Determinants, Risks and Interventions”, addressing the following concerns:
- What do we know about loneliness in Europe?
- Why is loneliness not only an individual but also a societal problem?
- What can we do to address loneliness?
During the launch event the authors will present the main results of the book. Participants will have a chance to tap into the latest cross-national research on loneliness and engage in the discussion about future research pathways.
The event will take place both in person and online, through the webex link available in the bottom of the page. No registration is required.
About Loneliness in the EU
Loneliness, often referred to as the ‘epidemic of the 21st century’, has emerged as a serious public health concern. For years, a lack of comprehensive European cross-national data hindered a thorough examination of this issue.
In 2022, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre conducted the inaugural EU Loneliness Survey, covering around 30,000 individuals in 27 European nations.
Moderator: Laura Cassio, Senior Expert at the European Commission, JRC
- social sciences | mental health
- Friday 7 February 2025, 14:30 - 18:30 (CET)
- Ispra, Italy
Programme
- 7 Feb 2025, 14:30 - 15:00 (CET)Opening
Coffee and networking
- 15:00 - 16:50 (CET)Exploring Loneliness: Key Insights and Perspectives
Welcome and introductory remarks
- Michaela Saisana, Head of Unit S3 (Science for Modelling, Monitoring and Evaluation), JRC
Introduction to loneliness in the EU
- Caterina Mauri, Vrije Universiteit, Brussel
- Francesco Berlingieri, JRC
Childhood experiences, health and loneliness
- Matija Kovacic, JRC
Social media use and loneliness
- Béatrice d’Hombres, JRC
- Chiara Gentile, JRC
Loneliness, societal preferences and political attitudes
- Elena Stepanova, JRC
Counteracting the effects of loneliness: empirical research and policy interventions
- Minna Nurminen, JRC
Questions and answers
- 16:50 - 18:30 (CET)Event closing
Closing remarks
- Sylke Schnepf, JRC
Cocktails
Practical information
- When
- Friday 7 February 2025, 14:30 - 18:30 (CET)
- Where
- Collaborative Space (Building 17), JRC Ispra, and onlineVia E. Fermi, 2749, 21027 Ispra VA, Italy
- Languages
- English
- Part of
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