Loneliness among the Adults at Berbice, East Bank, East Coast Demerara in Guyana

ABSTRACT: The study is done among the adults of Christian community in Berbice, East Bank, East coastDemerara in Guyana. The aim of the study is to know the prevalence of feelings of loneliness, the reasons citedfor it and measures employed to deal with the same. The study also attempts to find out how deeply it affectsdaily activities and whether they address the problem by seeking outside help. The study was conducted in theurban Christian communities at new Amsterdam, Port Morant, East bank, and East Coast Demerara from April2022 to July 2022. A total of 186 attendees, men, and womenwere interviewed with prepared questionnaire inofficial language of the country after obtaining their verbal consent. The participants included were men (78)and female (94) participants. 14 participants did not indicate their gender. The participants age ranges from 18 to78 years. (82.79%) of participants recorded feeling lonely. Loneliness affecteddaily activities in 55.91% ofrespondents. 52.69% did not seek any help from anyone regarding loneliness and 22.58% received help. Therewas no significant difference between the rates of loneliness among the different age groups or gender. Thestudy highlights the widespread prevalence of loneliness among adults in Guyana and how this can affect thewellbeing of adult citizens and consequently their productivity and explain the prevalence of many social evilsand unhealthy habits.

Keywords: Awareness, Christian Community, Guyana, Loneliness