CloseThis event has ended. © European Commission 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 discussion about future research pathways.The event will take place online, through the webex link available below. No registration is required.About loneliness in the EULoneliness, 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, 15:00 - 16:30 (CET)Online only Programme 7 Feb 2025, 15:00 - 15:05 (CET)OpeningWelcome and introductory remarksMichaela Saisana, Head of Unit Science for Modelling, Monitoring and Evaluation, JRC 15:05 - 16:20 (CET)Presentations by the book authorsIntroduction to loneliness in the EUCaterina Mauri, Vrije Universiteit, BrusselFrancesco Berlingieri, JRCChildhood experiences, health and lonelinessMatija Kovacic, JRC Social media use and lonelinessBéatrice d’Hombres, JRCChiara Gentile, JRCLoneliness, societal preferences and political attitudesElena Stepanova, JRC Counteracting the effects of loneliness: empirical research and policy interventionsMinna Nurminen, JRCQuestions and answers16:20 - 16:30 (CET)Event closingClosing remarksSylke Schnepf, JRC Practical information WhenFriday 7 February 2025, 15:00 - 16:30 (CET)WhereOnline onlyLanguagesEnglishPart ofLoneliness events Description Join the Webex meetingAlternative options for Webex accessBy meeting numberMeeting number (access code): 274 143 27061 Meeting password: KZntpyh*232 (59687940 from phones)By phone+49 619 6781 9736 Germany tollGlobal call-in numbersfrom a video conferencing system or application:Dial 27414327061ecconf [dot] webex [dot] com (27414327061[at]ecconf[dot]webex[dot]com)Alternatively dial 62.109.219.4 and enter your meeting number16 DECEMBER 2024Programme of the JRC Book Launch: Loneliness in Europe - Determinants, Risks and Interventions ©European Commission
Join the Webex meetingAlternative options for Webex accessBy meeting numberMeeting number (access code): 274 143 27061 Meeting password: KZntpyh*232 (59687940 from phones)By phone+49 619 6781 9736 Germany tollGlobal call-in numbersfrom a video conferencing system or application:Dial 27414327061ecconf [dot] webex [dot] com (27414327061[at]ecconf[dot]webex[dot]com)Alternatively dial 62.109.219.4 and enter your meeting number16 DECEMBER 2024Programme of the JRC Book Launch: Loneliness in Europe - Determinants, Risks and Interventions ©European Commission
