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A narrative review of the theoretical foundations of loneliness

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

Loneliness has been found to relate to a wide range of harmful health outcomes. The adverse effects of loneliness upon people’s lives emphasise the importance of understanding its nature and process. A number of theoretical and conceptual foundations have been proposed by scholars and are discussed and reflected upon in this article. The discussion and understanding of loneliness theoretical foundations provide useful insights toward the interpretation of its occurrence.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 329-334

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

British Journal of Community Nursing (Volume 20, Issue 7)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/07/2015

Publication status

Published - 01/07/2015

ISSN

1462-4753

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/622928
  • Scopus: 84937144722

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