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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
friendship and caregiving in adulthood
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micro-interactionist theory
social interaction
human relationships
friendship and caregiving in adulthood
Preferred term
social isolation
Definition
- Social isolation is the phenomenon of sharing little or no contact with other people. Social isolation may also be perceived when a person feels excluded from the surrounding social group. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Mental Illness: An A-to-Z Guide; Social Isolation]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/social_isolation
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