Loneliness and HPA-Axis Dysregulation: Meta-analysis of 47 Studies

Authors

Holt-Lunstad J, Steptoe A, Smith TW

Research lens

Loneliness elevated cortisol awakening response by 0.42 SD and flattened diurnal slope — effect size comparable to chronic job strain.

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