Well-established psychological theories indicate that interpersonal relationships and
emotional well-being are linked in fundamental ways (Coyne, 1976; Sullivan, 1953). Indeed …

This preregistered meta–analysis (k= 113, total n= 93 668) addressed how the Big Five
dimensions of personality (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism …

Different theoretical contentions on gender differences in loneliness exist, often including the
emergence of gender differences in particular developmental periods. To explain those …

Introduction Longitudinal research examining the impact of coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID‐19) school closures on the mental health of adolescents is scarce. Prolonged …

Social relationships are of vital importance for children's and adolescents' development, and
disruptions in these relationships can have serious implications. Such disruptions play a …

Although loneliness is typically associated with adolescence and old age, research has
revealed that it is prevalent across the life span. The present study contributes to the …

Unsociability is a characteristic that refers to individual differences in the non-fearful
preference for solitude. There is continued debate pertaining to the potential costs and …

Aloneliness is conceptualized as the negative feelings that arise from the perception that
one is not spending enough time alone. We developed and validated an assessment of …

This article explains perceived loneliness among people in Europe by accounting for
cultural factors as well as social isolation. Culturally, it measures the impact of both personal …

Purpose Loneliness is a common problem that can affect an individual's physical and mental
wellbeing. While loneliness has been extensively researched among older people, relatively …