Research in social epidemiology suggests that the absence of positive social relationships
is a significant risk factor for broad‐based morbidity and mortality. The nature of these social …

Social isolation has been recognized as a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality in
humans for more than a quarter century. The brain is the key organ of social connections …

Abstract We describe the Cacioppo Evolutionary Theory of Loneliness (ETL) and its
manifestations in contemporary society. The early conceptualizations of loneliness were as …

Social support, which is the perception or experience that one is cared for, esteemed, and
part of a mutually supportive social network, has beneficial effects on mental and physical …

Robert Weiss (1973) conceptualised loneliness as perceived social isolation, which he
described as a gnawing, chronic disease without redeeming features. On the scale of …

As a social species, humans rely on a safe, secure social surround to survive and thrive.
Perceptions of social isolation, or loneliness, increase vigilance for threat and heighten …

Comprehensive reference on the nature of motivation and emotion, thoroughly updated with
the latest research and findings in the field Understanding Motivation and Emotion seeks to …

Although we interact with a wide network of people on a daily basis, the social psychology
literature has primarily focused on interactions with close friends and family. The present …

What is happiness? Why are some people happier than others? This new edition of The
Psychology of Happiness provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of research …

A hypothesized need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships is
evaluated in light of the empirical literature. The need is for frequent, nonaversive …