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Exploring Loneliness among Korean Adults: A Concept Mapping Approach.
1Department of Psychotherapy, Myongji University, Seoul 03674, Republic of Korea.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2024
Summary
Loneliness in South Korea is rising, with a study revealing it involves more than just unmet relational needs. It also includes emotional distress, distance, and a sense of powerlessness, highlighting the need for interventions addressing self-perception.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Increasing rates of severe loneliness among adults in South Korea.
- Need for a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of loneliness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the elements of loneliness experienced by Korean adults.
- To investigate the structural relevance of these elements using concept mapping.
Main Methods:
- Recruitment of 47 Korean adults based on UCLA Loneliness Scale scores.
- Individual in-depth interviews yielding 80 unique statements.
- Analysis using multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis.
Main Results:
- Derivation of a loneliness cluster map with three clusters: emotional distress, emotional distance, and powerlessness/emptiness.
- Identification of two key dimensions: lack of connection/self-assurance and inward/outward focus.
- Loneliness involves unmet relational needs and self-attentional focus.
Conclusions:
- Loneliness requires a reconceptualization beyond unmet relational needs.
- Interventions should address both relational connections and self-perceptions.
- Empirical data provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing loneliness.
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