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  • Title: Loneliness and the effects of life changes.
    Author: Rokach A, Brock H.
    Journal: J Psychol; 1997 May; 131(3):284-98. PubMed ID: 9153793.
    Abstract:
    In this study, factor analysis was used to examine whether men and women experience loneliness differently and how marital status affects the experience of loneliness (especially if the marriage is terminated). The experiences of chronic and situational or event-related loneliness are also compared. Finally, the study is also an investigation of the social stigma that causes people to refuse to admit their loneliness. As a result of this stigma, when questioned for research purposes, individuals usually report a recall past loneliness rather than a current or ongoing experience. In the present study, the difference between loneliness recalled and loneliness experienced at the time of questioning is investigated.
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