Loneliness as a psychological phenomenon is a state of mind rather than an objective
condition. Individuals may feel lonely while totally surrounded by others or may be totally …

Purpose This paper aims to understand loneliness with a special focus on perceived
loneliness using a multifaceted approach. Design/methodology/approach To the best of the …

Loneliness is not a simple mood, it is complicated and has several layers. An evaluation of
loneliness aims to show the complexity of loneliness mood, indicate its layers and …

Loneliness as a construct has received less attention in recent times. We in this paper
review the existing literature on the construct of loneliness. The review briefly summarizes …

Loneliness is one of the least conceptualized psychological phenomena (Fromm-Reichman,
1959). The growing awareness that social relations play a fundamental role in psychological …

Loneliness has been described by modern psychologists as a 21st century epidemic, as it
has been the subject of numerous news headlines in many regions. While many elderly …

Purpose Loneliness is widely prevalent in modern society. Despite the growth in studies,
very limited studies so far have attempted to systematically review the literature. This study …

Loneliness is a distressing experience perceived as isolation and rejection. It has been
recognized as a social problem throughout the existence of Homo sapiens, and is now …

Background The present study examined, for the first time, the emotional burden of
loneliness on dimensions of emotional valence and arousal, and its association with mental …

In this paper, through a thematic literature review of recent studies, our objective was to
explore the impact of loneliness and its effects on health. We emphasize the human need for …