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Developing and testing a model of loneliness.

J de Jong-Gierveld

    Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
    |July 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a new model of loneliness, emphasizing cognitive processes. The model successfully explains over 50% of loneliness variance by examining social networks and personal factors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Quantitative Psychology

    Background:

    • Loneliness is a complex subjective experience influenced by various factors.
    • Previous models often overlook the mediating role of cognitive processes.
    • Understanding the interplay of social, personal, and cognitive factors is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present and test a comprehensive model of loneliness.
    • To investigate the mediating role of cognitive processes in the relationship between social network characteristics and loneliness.
    • To identify direct and indirect causal influences on the experience of loneliness.

    Main Methods:

    • A causal modeling approach using the LISREL program was employed.
    • Data were collected from 554 adult men and women.
    • Goodness-of-fit tests were utilized to evaluate the model's congruence with the data.

    Main Results:

    • The hypothesized model accounted for 52.3% of the variance in loneliness.
    • Cognitive processes were identified as significant mediators between social network characteristics and loneliness.
    • The model effectively distinguished between direct and indirect causal pathways.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed model offers a valuable framework for understanding the multifaceted nature of loneliness.
    • Cognitive factors play a critical role in how individuals experience loneliness.
    • The model's ability to disentangle causal influences enhances its explanatory power.

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