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  • Loneliness is a pervasive human experience, frequently associated with psychopathological conditions.
  • Understanding the subjective experience of loneliness is crucial for mental health research.
  • Previous research often overlooks the distinct ways loneliness manifests across different disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experiential character of loneliness in psychopathology.
  • To investigate the diminished sense of agency and recognition associated with loneliness.
  • To differentiate the experience of loneliness in depression, anorexia nervosa, and autism.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of case studies focusing on loneliness.
  • Examination of social goods as experienced absences.
  • Exploration of agency and recognition within loneliness.

Main Results:

  • Loneliness is a core feature of depressive experiences.
  • Loneliness contributes to disordered eating and identity in anorexia nervosa.
  • Autistic individuals experience loneliness due to unaccommodating social environments, not as a core trait.

Conclusions:

  • While loneliness is common across psychopathologies, its manifestation is psychopathology-specific.
  • Addressing loneliness requires understanding its unique role in conditions like depression, anorexia nervosa, and autism.
  • Recognizing the distinct experiences of agency and recognition is vital for effective interventions.