A study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Volda University College has found that a solitary activity can reduce loneliness. The study surveyed 2,544 people living near Mjøsa, Norway's largest lake, and found that individuals with a personal connection to nature were the most successful ones. The researchers believe that solitary activities create mental space to observe the environment around you, rather than interact with others. However, the study's limitations can't be established. The World Happiness Report cited in the study also noted that 19 percent of young adults reported having no one they could count on for social support in 2023, a 39 percent increase from 2006.