Social Distancing and Loneliness during the Pandemic: A Follow-up Study

The long-term changes in perceived loneliness due to the social restriction measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus in India were examined. The mean loneliness score at T2 (N=168) was significantly higher (t=2.49, P=.014) than reported at T1 (N= 614). Multidisciplinary efforts can mitigate the negative impact of lockdown confinement.