Nostalgia restores meaning in life for lonely people.
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DOI: 10.1037/emo0001190.supp
Abstract: Lonely individuals lack meaning in life. We hypothesized that nostalgia, a bittersweet emotion that entails reflecting sentimentally on the past, helps restore meaning for lonely people. In two studies, we measured trait loneliness, measured state… read more here.
Keywords: nostalgia restores; restores meaning; meaning life; lonely people ... See more keywords
By yourself, yet not alone: Making space for loneliness
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DOI: 10.1177/00420980231169669
Abstract: Urban designers often aim to reduce the subjective feeling of loneliness through more opportunities for social interaction in (semi-)public space. These approaches may benefit people who feel lonely because they are socially isolated, but they… read more here.
Keywords: space loneliness; yet alone; lonely people; space ... See more keywords
Perceived Social Support Protects Lonely People Against COVID-19 Anxiety: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study in China
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.566965
Abstract: The isolation necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can give rise to anxiety, especially for lonely people who often feel upset without others’ company. Although isolated from others, people can… read more here.
Keywords: covid anxiety; anxiety; perceived social; social support ... See more keywords
Positive and negative experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic among lonely and non-lonely populations in Germany
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1067038
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an epidemic of loneliness. Previous studies have shown the differences in positive and negative experiences of lonely and non-lonely people in a non-pandemic setting. However, it is unclear how the… read more here.
Keywords: non lonely; lonely people; negative experiences; positive negative ... See more keywords