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The facts about loneliness
of all Canadians report being lonely once a week
of seniors say others don't know how lonely they are
of all canadian students report being lonely
of newcomers to canada say they are lonely
2023 Canadian Social Connection Survey
About GenWell
Genwell is Canada’s Human Connection Movement dedicated to making the world a happier and healthier place since 2016. We exist to address the issues of disconnection, isolation, and loneliness, which have been on the rise over the last 50+ years in our society.
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Learn more about human connection
Get up to speed on leading-edge research and reports which point out the large-scale challenges of loneliness – and the importance that human connection plays in helping solve it.
1 - 2023 Canadian Social Connection Survey
The Canadian Social Connection Survey is developed in partnership with the GenWell Project, researchers at Simon Fraser University, and The Institute for Social Connection.
2 - Harvard Study of Adult Development
An 85-year continuing longitudinal study from the Study of Adult Development at Harvard Medical School, started in 1938.
3 - Report on Epidemic of Loneliness & Isolation
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the
Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
