Solitude and Loneliness: An Integrative Model

The bulk of research on loneliness has been content to define loneliness as the result of relationship deficits with others. This article expands the current understanding of loneliness to include relationship with self as an important factor. From this new understanding, solitude is considered as a...

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Main Author: Davies, Mark G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1996
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1996, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-12
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Summary:The bulk of research on loneliness has been content to define loneliness as the result of relationship deficits with others. This article expands the current understanding of loneliness to include relationship with self as an important factor. From this new understanding, solitude is considered as a possible intervention for dealing with specific types of loneliness. A circular model is then introduced that explains the relationship that loneliness and solitude have with each other. Suggestions for research, counseling, and education are then made from the new model.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164719602400101