Term ID: T3450

Loneliness

/loneliness/
A subjective emotional state resulting from perceived social isolation or discrepancy between desired and actual relationships.
Example: Elderly individuals feeling disconnected despite living in assisted care facilities due to lack of meaningful social connections.

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Reference: Peplau & Perlman (1982)