Abstract
Background: Loneliness, a key factor in wellbeing, is under-researched within migrant communities. This study examines loneliness among the Assyrian-Australian diaspora, an ethnoreligious group with a prolonged history of persecution and role of generational differences. Methods: An online survey of 210 Assyrian-Australian adults measured socio-demographic variables and loneliness using the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results: Findings demonstrated that approximately 65.7% of participants reported moderately high to high degrees of loneliness which was influenced by generation (higher rates of loneliness among second generation) and socio-demographic variables such as age (increased loneliness was noted in the younger participants from second generation and older participants from first generation) and poorer self-reported general health. Participants suggested addressing loneliness through nationalistic activities, mental health education, peer support, and social infrastructure. Conclusion: These findings highlight the importance of understanding the relationship between loneliness in specific Assyrian-Australian subgroups and provides directions to inform the delivery of targeted psychosocial interventions and future research within this community.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 3297 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | BMC Public Health |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 2025 |
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- Assyrians
- Community
- Generational differences
- Loneliness
- Mental wellbeing
- Migrants