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1. Why do you think adults of this age are at most risk for loneliness?

2. What programs would you recommend for university students to decrease this problem?

3. What are the key differences between men and women that Levinson describes?

4. Which two types of thinking do you see believe you engage in?

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This solution discuses the risks of loneliness, age related loneliness and coping skills.

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1. Why do you think adults of this age are at most risk for loneliness?
Young adults (20 - 40) could be risk prone to isolation due to depression and a loss of a loved one or a break up of a difficult relationship in an unfair manner.
Older adults (40 + )are risk prone to loneliness, when either they don't have anyone trusted and a family member with them or when something traumatic happens to them ...

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