This study applied online disinhibition effect [1] to examine perceived psychological benefits (PPB) derived from computer-mediated communication (CMC). The models examined the relationship between psychological health (loneliness, self-esteem and social anxiety) and CMC for social interaction (to seek romantic/sexual relationships and emotional/social support), compulsive internet use (CIU) an...

Wanita dewasa awal yang belum menikah dipercaya memiliki rasa kesepian dikarenakan kurangnya keintiman pada diri individu, dimana pasangan menjadi salah satu sumber utama awal. Namun, penelitian terdahulu pandangan berbeda terkait romantic loneliness, ada mengatakan bahwa loneliness diantara wanita lajang lebih tinggi, juga sudah tingkatnya tinggi. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana menyik...

Investigating the concepts affecting individuals' attachment styles in early adulthood is essential for healthy and satisfying social emotional/romantic relationships. The purpose of this study was to examine direct effects self-esteem, loneliness, emotional dependency on university students’ styles. In addition, investigated mediating roles loneliness relationships between self-esteem. researc...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the moderating effect of having vs. not having a and quality of life. In-person interviews were conducted with 55 male and 64 female inmates from the Topas Penitentiary (Spain). Higher levels of social loneliness and lower levels of sexual satisfaction were associated with lower levels of quality of life. In addition, the interaction between sexual s...

Prior research has provided evidence of the link between loneliness and number past sexual partners—suggesting role short-term intimate connections as a strategy to fulfill belongingness needs. The current study examined whether increased was associated with tendencies engage in (sociosexuality) romantic (emophilia) relationships sample 319 Malaysian emerging adults. We also tested these associ...

The article deals with the topic of existential loneliness as a category poetics, which is reflected in works Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard and Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novels. question typological convergences world view Dostoevsky has been discussed philosophical writings, but literary interpretation ontological books both writers not be raised. Loneliness becomes one most important concept...

This article serves as the conclusion of special issue entitled “Relationships in time COVID-19: Examining effects global pandemic on personal relationships.” The includes 29 research articles with authors and samples from 28 countries spanning all continents except Antarctica. Romantic relationships between two heterosexual partners were studied most often articles, but studies also focused fa...

Background and Aim: The coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on the health well-being of communities individuals around world. One concerns about COVID-19 epidemic is social isolation due to distancing mental older adults. This study aimed investigate relationship between loneliness among seniors during pandemic. Materials Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 211 retirees Kermansha...

In March of 2020, state governments in the United States began implementing stay-at-home orders an attempt to curtail spread COVID-19. As a result, most people experienced decrease face-to-face interactions as they limited their participation social gatherings, travel, and in-person work. Although these aimed stop COVID-19, potential unintended consequence guidelines was increase loneliness, wh...