Loneliness: A Review of Current Literature, With Implications for Counseling and Research

This article is a review of the current literature on loneliness. The relationship of loneliness to other variables, the major characteristics of the experience of loneliness, and a definition of loneliness for counseling are described. The unidimensional and multidimensional perspectives of the lon...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 1990-03, Vol.68 (4), p.417-422
Main Author: McWHIRTER, BENEDICT T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Case studies
Cognitive therapy
Counseling
Counseling Techniques
Emotions
Health aspects
Incidence
Literature Reviews
Loneliness
Methods
Research Needs
Social research
Social skills
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Summary:This article is a review of the current literature on loneliness. The relationship of loneliness to other variables, the major characteristics of the experience of loneliness, and a definition of loneliness for counseling are described. The unidimensional and multidimensional perspectives of the loneliness experience are illustrated, with special focus on how they relate to loneliness measurement. The incidence of loneliness among various populations is also discussed. Finally, treatment strategies for loneliness, which highlight cognitivebehavioral therapy, social skills training, and social support are provided, followed by suggestions and implications for counseling practice and research.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6676.1990.tb02521.x