Loneliness

Morrison, Philip; Smith, Rebekah

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“…Living alone, for instance, due to being single, divorced, or widowed; lack of participation in social and community groups; fewer friends; and strained and upset relationships are often the main causes of loneliness, and often a risk factor for premature mortality (Illiffe, 2007: Holt-Lunstad, Smith, & Layton, 2010Beckes, & Coan, 2011;Blachnio, Przpiorka, Boruch, & Balaker, 2016;Holt-Lunstad, 2017;Segrin, Nevaerz, Arroyo, & Harwood, 2018;Sharabi, Levi, & Margalit, 2018). Morrison and Smith (2018) identified, for example, absence of stable and close relationships, attachment, social integration and reassurance of worth as key causes of loneliness. Restricted face-to-face communication, the result of growing use of the Internet, and other information technologies, were also identified as prevalent (Bonetti, Campbell, & Gilmore, 2010;Ozdemir, Kuzucu, & Ak, 2014;Morrison, & Smith, 2018).…”

Section: Social Isolation and Lonelinessmentioning

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“…Morrison and Smith (2018) identified, for example, absence of stable and close relationships, attachment, social integration and reassurance of worth as key causes of loneliness. Restricted face-to-face communication, the result of growing use of the Internet, and other information technologies, were also identified as prevalent (Bonetti, Campbell, & Gilmore, 2010;Ozdemir, Kuzucu, & Ak, 2014;Morrison, & Smith, 2018). Imrie (2018) perceived increasing urbanization and failing infrastructure as lessening opportunities for people to meet and develop relations, arguing for urban development that fostered inclusivity and opportunities for people to meet.…”

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Loneliness and Young People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties: Evidence and Further Research

Placa

Oham

2019

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This article reviews the current evidence base around loneliness; mental health, and young people, and the challenges identified in conducting research in this area. It then proceeds to consider the scope of further research and its impact upon policy and practice; in terms of inclusion of more enhanced theoretical frameworks; use of qualitative research and methodologies and impact of research upon policy and practice and enablement of more effective policies and interventions.

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Section: Social Isolation and Lonelinessmentioning

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Loneliness and Young People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties: Evidence and Further Research

Placa

Oham

2019

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A Critique of Existential Loneliness

Gallagher

2023

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After a brief review of different definitions and types of loneliness I offer an analysis of the concept of existential loneliness and its philosophical background. In contrast to the interpersonal aspects of other types of loneliness, existential loneliness has been characterized as an intrapersonal default state of incommunicability or profound aloneness, part of or based on a fundamental ontological or transcendental structure in human existence. There are both conceptual and practical issues with the notion of existential loneliness, with implications for psychotherapy. I offer a critical approach, and argue that there is no good philosophical basis for this conception of existential loneliness, and that although loneliness can be existential in some respect, it typically manifests itself in interpersonal contexts, and should not be considered a fundamental ontological structure of human existence.

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‘Just snap out of it’ – the experience of loneliness in women with perinatal depression: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies

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Background Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a time of great transition and upheaval. Women often experience social isolation and loneliness at this time and may develop depression, particularly in the postnatal period. Qualitative studies have reported that loneliness is also a feature of perinatal depression. However, until now there has been no attempt to synthesise research exploring the links between loneliness and perinatal depression. This study’s aim was to explore existing qualitative evidence to answer two research questions: What are the experiences of loneliness for women with perinatal depression? What helps and what makes loneliness worse for women with perinatal depression? Methods A qualitative meta-synthesis retrieved primary qualitative studies relevant to the research questions. Four electronic databases were systematically searched (Ovid MEDLINE®; PsycINFO; Embase; Web of Science). Papers were screened according to pre-defined inclusion criteria and assigned a quality score. Thematic analysis was used to identify major overarching themes in the literature. Results Twenty-seven relevant qualitative studies were included. Themes relating to the interaction between perinatal depression and loneliness included self-isolation and hiding symptoms due to stigma of perinatal depression and fear of judgement as a ‘bad mother’; a sudden sense of emotional disconnection after birth; and a mismatch between expected and actual support provided by partner, family and community. There was also a double burden of loneliness for women from disadvantaged communities, due to increased stigma and decreased social support. Validation and understanding from healthcare professionals, peer support from other mothers with experience of perinatal depression, and practical and emotional family support were all important factors that could ameliorate loneliness. Conclusions Loneliness appears to play a central role in the experience of perinatal depression based on the frequency with which it emerged in women’s accounts. The findings provide a foundation for the development of further theories about the role of loneliness in perinatal depression and evidence in which future psychological and social intervention design processes can be rooted. Addressing stigma and offering culturally appropriate professional and peer support are potential targets for interventions that could help women with perinatal depression, particularly in disadvantaged communities, feel less lonely. Trial registration Prospero registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php? RecordID = 251,936.

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Loneliness

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Loneliness and Young People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties: Evidence and Further Research

Loneliness and Young People Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties: Evidence and Further Research

A Critique of Existential Loneliness

‘Just snap out of it’ – the experience of loneliness in women with perinatal depression: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies

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