Why this article matters
The study examines loneliness among Brazilian men who have sex with men through a public-health and social-determinants lens. Rather than treating loneliness as only an individual emotional state, the article situates it within material vulnerability, community belonging, social networks, and behavioral health.
The sample included 1196 participants. More than half reported moderate or high loneliness, highlighting the relevance of loneliness as a psychosocial and public-health concern in this population.
The findings point to the importance of material security, identity-affirming networks, and community-based social support for reducing loneliness.
Full citation:
Alckmin-Carvalho, F., Teixeira, I., Proença, C., Martins, N., Wendt, G., Santos, M., & Pereira, H. (2026). Social Determinants of Loneliness in Brazilian Men Who Have Sex with Men. Social Sciences, 15(6), 360. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci15060360