Variables from the US Census (N = 4,536).

Hierarchical linear regression results (N = 4,536).

Loneliness is a potent predictor of negative health outcomes, making it important to identify risk factors for loneliness. Though extant studies have identified characteristics...

Group means and standard deviations are reported. Auditory measures: mean hearing loss (MHL, left and right ear averaged for the frequency range 0.125 kHz to 16 kHz); mean...