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University of Hertfordshire: 'Empty Nest' Can Trigger Loneliness and Loss in Older Parents, Study Finds
September 05, 2026
HATFIELD, England, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hertfordshire issued the following news:

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'Empty nest' can trigger loneliness and loss in older parents, study finds

Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire.

The research, by University of Hertfordshire social work researcher Professor . . .

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