Reducing Loneliness: The Impact of Mindfulness, Social Cognitions, and Coping
| Autor: | Robin Besse, Whitney K Whitaker, Laura A. Brannon |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Social Cognition
Coping (psychology) Mindfulness media_common.quotation_subject Psychological intervention 050109 social psychology 050105 experimental psychology Young Adult Intervention (counseling) Adaptation Psychological medicine Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Young adult General Psychology media_common Loneliness 05 social sciences COVID-19 Feeling Isolation (psychology) medicine.symptom Psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Psychological reports. 125(3) |
| ISSN: | 1558-691X |
| Popis: | While many facets of loneliness have been explored, research examining the efficacy of loneliness interventions has been overlooked among young adults. The study of loneliness among young adults has become increasingly important considering the current state of isolation and stay-at-home orders issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Preliminary reports suggest an increase in loneliness as a result of the current health pandemic, especially among young adults, who have reported feeling lonelier than any other age group. Such findings warrant the study of ways to help reduce loneliness among young adults. The current study examined the efficacy of strategies that might be used to help young adults manage feelings of loneliness. Two hundred and seventy-eight young adults completed the study. Participants read one of four messages: mindfulness, social cognitions, coping behaviors, or a control. Participants in the mindfulness condition felt better equipped to manage future instances of loneliness and held better attitudes toward this intervention. The current research helps to advance understanding of effective ways of helping young adults cope with loneliness. |
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