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Abstract
Loneliness among adolescents and young adults is a multifaceted phenomenon. The aim of the study was to synthesize the existing knowledge on the different causes of involuntary loneliness among adolescents and young adults. The research question was: What underlies involuntary loneliness among adolescents and young adults? This article is based on a modified integrative literature review on the existing research and literature on the causes underlying involuntary loneliness among adolescents and young adults. Original, peer-reviewed papers in English published from 2010 to 2020 were sought. Four main themes and 7 subthemes emerged linked to causes of involuntary loneliness among adolescents and young adults. The four main themes were: Loneliness due to different dimensions of suffering, Loneliness due to personal barriers, Loneliness due to negative life experiences, Loneliness due to life transitions. The subthemes were: Physical suffering, Mental suffering; Personality traits, Inefficient coping strategies; Significant loss, Bullying/cyberbullying, Insecure family relationships.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 493-514 |
| Journal | International Journal of Adolescence and Youth |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 24 Nov 2022 |
| MoE publication type | A2 Review article in a scientific journal |
Keywords
- young adults
- adolescents
- loneliness
- involuntary loneliness
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Loneliness and well-being amongst adolescents and young people
Hemberg, J., Nyman-Kurkiala, P., Korzhina, Y., Sundqvist, A., Käcko, E., Calrén, M., Gädda, F., Ikonen, K., Gylfe, S., Östman, L., Groundstroem, H. & Nyström, L.
Högskolestiftelsen i Österbotten, Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds minne
01/01/20 → 31/05/25
Project: Foundation