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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > prevention and repair of relationship problems > loneliness interventions
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > prevention and repair of relationship problems > loneliness interventions
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > prevention and repair of relationship problems > loneliness interventions

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loneliness interventions  

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  • Loneliness is a subjective, negative, and unwelcome feeling of not having a close companion, desirable friends, or social contacts. It is characterized by negative feelings such as not belonging, being left out, boredom, sadness, depression, and anxiety. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Loneliness, Interventions]

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