Social Isolation, Social Dislocation, Loneliness, and Mental Health
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Authors
Rosenfeld, Jessica
Issue Date
2022-06
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
loneliness , addictions , social dislocation , connection
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This paper reviews a variety of literature on the subject of loneliness in order to ascertain its relevance to the mental health clinician. Loneliness is considered in relation to social isolation, social dislocation and emotional resiliency. This paper uses a qualitative method to review the experience of loneliness by two populations: the elderly and those with addictions. It considers the implications for mental health clinicians working with these populations. It is shown that loneliness can cause, and be the consequence of, social isolation and social dislocation, and mental health problems. The range of societal factors that create social isolation and dislocation, and which lead to loneliness, are considered and the factors involved in the sequencing of social isolation or dislocation as a causal or consequential factor of loneliness are identified as needing further research. The paper presents some ideas for therapists to help relieve the difficult feelings associated with loneliness within these client groups.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
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