Almost one third of refugees suffer from loneliness
About 27 percent of refugees in Germany say they often or very often feel lonely. They are also more likely to exhibit personality traits such as anxiety than other refugees.
An analysis of data from the “Leben in Deutschland” study reveals that the majority of refugees affected live in shared accommodation and feel less welcome than those who say they do not feel lonely. Those who live with a partner and outside of shared accommodation tend to feel less lonely. Those who take advantage of counseling services or language courses also report feelings of loneliness less frequently.
In addition, experiences on the way to Germany play a role: if refugees have experienced sexual harassment, physical violence, extortion, or imprisonment, they are more severely affected by loneliness.