The share of people who report having no close friends has risen, particularly among those who did not graduate college — creating a divide in people’s levels of social connection.
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- In a survey, nearly a quarter of U.S. adults without a college degree said they had no close friends.
- People without a college degree also reported less participation in social activities like going to parks or restaurants than college-educated adults.
- The findings come amid a documented rise in loneliness and social isolation.
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