~ [[What is the impact of loneliness]] x [[Impact of loneliness on dropping out of university]] x [[Impact of loneliness on physical health and functioning]] x [[Impact of loneliness on behaviours and social functioning]] x [[Impact of loneliness on career prospects and employability]] Of particular relevance in an education setting, is evidence that loneliness impacts on the academic performance of students. Impacts of loneliness and isolation on achievement and cognitive performance have also been found in other contexts. For example, loneliness has been associated with lower educational performance and attainment in samples of school students28. Mental ill health, that might be underpinned by loneliness, is also associated with lower academic performance30,31. Loneliness “reduces task performance, limits [[Creativity]], and impairs other aspects of executive function such as reasoning and [[Decision making]].” ([Location 2833](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B09DTJM18Q&location=2833))