Why can you sometimes be in a room surrounded by people who you love yet still feel lonely?
Researchers have identified 3 dimensions of loneliness to reflect the types of relationships that can be missing:
1. Intimate/ Emotional loneliness- The longing for a close confidant or intimate partner
2. Relationial/ Social loneliness-The need for quality friendships and social connection
3. Collective loneliness: The need for a network of connections that share your sense of purpose or principles.
These 3 dimensions together reflect the complete range of high quality social connections that all human beings need to feel content and not lonely. Any dimension unmet leads to a feeling of loneliness.
Isha
Expat Psychologist Leiden
Lid van Therapiepsycholoog
Leiden
Researchers have identified 3 dimensions of loneliness to reflect the types of relationships that can be missing:
1. Intimate/ Emotional loneliness- The longing for a close confidant or intimate partner
2. Relationial/ Social loneliness-The need for quality friendships and social connection
3. Collective loneliness: The need for a network of connections that share your sense of purpose or principles.
These 3 dimensions together reflect the complete range of high quality social connections that all human beings need to feel content and not lonely. Any dimension unmet leads to a feeling of loneliness.
Isha
Expat Psychologist Leiden
Lid van Therapiepsycholoog
Leiden
