Loneliness is a distressing emotional state that motivates individuals to renew and maintain
social contact. It has been suggested that lonely individuals suffer from a cognitive bias …

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Introduction Rates of anxiety and depression are increasing among college undergraduates.
Existing research has demonstrated a link between social skills and mental health …

Personality, 10th ed. Page 1 Jerry M. Burger Santa Clara University Personality Tenth
Edition Australia • Brazil • Mexico • Singapore • United Kingdom • United States …

Levels of loneliness across the world have reached epidemic proportions, and their impact
upon population health is increasingly apparent. In response, policies and initiatives have …

Research suggests that loneliness among sexual minority adults is associated with
marginalization, but it is unclear which processes may underlie this relationship. This cross …

In past studies examining the stigmatization of loneliness, perceivers evaluated hypothetical
targets who were lonely and socially inept or reclusive. For example, Lau and Gruen (1992) …

People are often advised to engage in social contact to cope with the experience of
loneliness and improve well-being. But are the moments of loneliness actually more …

Lonely adolescents report that they have poor social skills, but it is unknown whether this is
due to an accurate perception of a social skills deficit, or a biased negative perception. This …

Heroes are often admired for their ability to act without having" one thought too many," as
Bernard Williams put it. Likewise, the unhesitating decisions of masterful athletes and artists …