86
/ 100
True
Loneliness can occur even when surrounded by others and is linked to unsatisfying social relationships. It may lead to withdrawal due to fear of rejection, reducing connection opportunities and reinforcing isolation.
Infact verdict: True (86/100).
The claims about loneliness are generally supported by evidence. Loneliness can occur even when surrounded by others due to a lack of meaningful connections, as supported by multiple sources. The definition of loneliness as a feeling of unsatisfying social relationships is corroborated by reliable sources. The idea that loneliness can lead to withdrawal due to fear of rejection is supported by evidence from psychological studies. Similarly, the perception that others do not understand can contribute to loneliness, and withdrawing from social situations can reinforce isolation, both of which are supported by credible sources.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
Society
Loneliness can occur even when a person is surrounded by other people.
Multiple high-quality sources, including BBC and ReachLink, confirm that loneliness can occur even when surrounded by people due to a lack of meaningful connections.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm loneliness can occur in crowds.
91
True
Society
Loneliness is the feeling that one’s social relationships are less satisfying or meaningful than desired.
The definition of loneliness as a feeling of unsatisfying social relationships is supported by sources like Britannica and Medium, which describe loneliness as a perceived lack of meaningful relationships.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
2 web sources define loneliness as unsatisfying relationships.
88
True
Society
People experiencing loneliness may withdraw from social situations because they expect rejection.
Evidence from sources like the Yorkshire and Humber Public Health Network and Nature Communications Psychology supports that loneliness can lead to withdrawal due to fear of rejection.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
88
Evidence Summary
2 web sources support withdrawal due to fear of rejection.
71
Mostly True
Society
People experiencing loneliness may feel that others are unlikely to understand them.
Sources like Stanford University and Quora confirm that loneliness can stem from a perception that others do not understand, contributing to emotional isolation.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
75
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
75
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
75
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
75
Weighted Total
71
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm loneliness due to lack of understanding.
88
True
Society
Withdrawing from social situations can reduce opportunities for connection and reinforce the feeling of isolation.
Evidence from HelpGuide and TherapyTribe supports that withdrawing from social situations can reinforce isolation and reduce connection opportunities.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
80
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
88
Evidence Summary
2 web sources confirm withdrawal reinforces isolation.
