Loneliness is a universal experience that does not respect the boundaries of age, gender,
race, marital or socio-economic status and it may be either persistent and continuous or …

Loneliness is a universal experience and may be either persistent and continuous or short
lived. This chapter examines loneliness and its correlates in everyday life, loneliness in …

Many children report feeling lonely sometimes or often. For most of those children,
loneliness is a temporary experience, serving an adaptive function by motivating them to …

Loneliness is associated with various negative mental and physical health outcomes.
Studies on factors associated with loneliness can inform its early screening and prevention …

Objectives: Loneliness is considered a significant contributor to adolescent suicidality and
mental illness. This study explored the nature of loneliness, aloneness, and friendships as …

Loneliness is a significant problem that can predispose young children to immediate and
long-term negative consequences. However, only recently have research and intervention in …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Substantial evidence links loneliness to poor academic
outcomes and poor employment prospects. Schools have been shown to be places that …

A growing concern among school children in recent years has been understanding the
impact of loneliness on mental health and overall well-being. This chapter will explore the …

Loneliness is a phenomenon that has been recorded in literature throughout the ages. It is
now being recognized as problem not only in adults but in children and adolescents as well …

Loneliness is experienced by children, adolescents and adults across varied cultures. In the
early 1960s and 1970s, some authorities in the field of psychology did not believe that …