Which of the following do researchers find about loneliness?
A) It is generally impossible to experience loneliness when one is in a romantic relationship.
B) Typically, only college students who have a consistent tendency to feel lonely as a trait experience loneliness.
C) Loneliness is a problem on college campuses, but primarily at large, impersonal schools.
D) The average number of close friends or personal confidants has dropped over the past few decades.

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The option D is correct as researchers have found that the average number of close friends or personal confidants has decreased in the past few decades, leading to an increase in loneliness. The other options are incorrect as loneliness can occur even in romantic relationships, not just limited to college students, and can be a problem in any type of college regardless of size.

Which of the Following Do Researchers Find About Loneliness