A stark social divide: Adults without college degrees more likely to have no close friends, survey finds
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The share of people who report having no close friends has risen, particularly among those who didn't graduate from college — creating a divide in people’s levels of social connection.

The share of people who report having no close friends has risen, particularly among those who did not graduate college — creating a divide in people’s levels of social connection.

The Summary

  • In a survey, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults without a college degree said they had no close friends.
  • People without a college degree also reported less participation in social activities like going to parks or restaurants than college-educated adults.
  • The findings come amid a documented rise in loneliness and social isolation.
  • Kyrgizion@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I have two degrees but no friends. All the blue collar people I know are much more locally connected than the more educated ones. Maybe my part of the world is just that extra bit dysfunctional.