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This study examines loneliness trajectories around the onset of mobility limitations, focusing on differences by limitation duration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe were used to analyze 4,109 adults aged 65+ who experienced the onset of mobility limitations, of whom 2,018 recovered within 2 years. A reference group of 8,197 individuals had no mobility limitations. Loneliness was measured up to 2 years before and 4 years after the onset. Linear spline mixed-effects models estimated trajectories by onset and limitation duration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Loneliness increased following the onset of mobility limitations. Individuals with persistent limitations showed continued increases, while those who recovered stabilized, though not returning to pre-onset levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These findings suggest that early interventions to mitigate mobility limitations may help reduce the risk of subsequent loneliness. Physical recovery does not restore social and emotional well-being. 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