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Caldwell, Mayta Ann; Peplau, Letitia Anne – Essence: Issues in the Study of Ageing, Dying, and Death, 1978
A cognitive analysis of loneliness is presented. Loneliness is defined as occuring when a person's achieved social relations are less numerous or less satisfying than the person desires. Factors that cause loneliness by altering the person's achieved or desired social relations are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Response, Individual Psychology
de Jone-Gierveld, Jenny – Essence: Issues in the Study of Ageing, Dying, and Death, 1978
This study reports the initial results of an attempt at introducing and validating the theoretical construct of loneliness. The conception of loneliness included four components: intensity and types of missing relationships; rationalizations and defenses of feelings of deprivation; time-perspective; and perception of personal abilities to change…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Response, Individual Psychology
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
