Evidence base
Journal of Affective Disorders
Remote Work and Loneliness: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Sample of Employed U.S. Adults
What it found
This study uses a nationally representative sample of employed U.S. adults to examine the association between remote work arrangements and loneliness. The findings, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in December 2025, establish a national-level picture of how work location relates to reported loneliness among the employed population.
Why it matters for practice
Employers and workplace policymakers weighing remote or hybrid arrangements need evidence beyond individual case studies or small-sample surveys; a nationally representative dataset carries more weight for setting policy. Readers should note the summary as supplied does not specify the direction or strength of the association, so this entry should be read alongside the full study before drawing conclusions for programme design.