{
  "id": 13338640,
  "title": "NIMHANS study finds loneliness linked to psychological distress, excessive series watching among parents of emigrated children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/nimhans-study-finds-loneliness-linked-to-psychological-distress-13338640",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-10T05:34:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/nimhans-study-finds-loneliness-linked-to-psychological-distress-excessive-series-watching-among-parents-of-emigrated-children/article71564189.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study conducted by researchers at NIMHANS has revealed a link between loneliness and psychological distress among parents whose adult children have emigrated abroad. The research, published on World Mental Health Day, sheds light on the emotional challenges faced by 'empty-nest' parents in today's changing family structures. Examining 64 parents aged 45 to 65 from middle socioeconomic backgrounds in Karnataka, Haryana, and Punjab, the study found that those experiencing higher levels of loneliness were more likely to report greater psychological distress, difficulties in regulating emotions, and problematic series watching. While the study did not establish causation, it emphasizes the importance of addressing the emotional well-being of parents navigating the empty-nest transition, especially in light of increasing international migration and changing family dynamics.",
  "summary": "Researchers from NIMHANS have found that loneliness among parents whose adult children have migrated abroad is linked to higher psychological distress, difficulties in regulating emotions, and excessive series watching. The study, published in BMC Research Notes, examined 64 parents aged 45-65 whose children had lived away from home for at least two years.\n\nThe sample included 30 fathers and 34 mothers from Karnataka, Haryana, and Punjab, mostly from middle socioeconomic backgrounds and nuclear families. More than half had been without their children for over five years. According to The Hindu Health, the study's findings highlight the emotional challenges parents face when their children settle abroad and everyday family interactions become less frequent.\n\nThe study found a significant association between loneliness and psychological distress, as well as between loneliness and problematic series watching. These findings are relevant around World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, which focuses on mental health and psychological well-being, according to The Hindu.",
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        "title": "NIMHANS study finds loneliness linked to psychological distress, excessive series watching among parents of emigrated children",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/nimhans-study-finds-loneliness-linked-to-psychological-distress",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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