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Sermat, Vello – Essence: Issues in the Study of Ageing, Dying, and Death, 1978
Feelings of loneliness result from the lack of opportunity to relate to others on an intimate level and express one's thoughts and emotions freely, without fear of rejection or misunderstanding. American society frustrates this need by emphasizing individual fulfillment and downgrading the importance of commitment to others. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Response, Individual Needs
