Strategies of coping with loneliness throughout the lifespan

Then is a great diversity in the available strategies for coping with lonel iness. The present study examined the influence of age and gender on coping with loneliness. Seven hundred and eleven participants from all walks of l ife volunteered to answer an 86 item yes/no questionnaire, reflecting on th e beneficial coping strategies, which they have used to deal with the pain of loneliness. Four age groups were compared: youth (13-18 years old), youn g adults (19-30 years old), adults (31-58 years old) and seniors (60-80 yea rs old). Within and between gender comparisons were also done. Results reve aled that loneliness is approached and dealt with more effectively by the a dult group, and that women appear to cope better than men do with lonelines s.