Abstract

The literature suggests that loneliness is widely distributed, severely distressing, and a painful, frightening experience (Frorm-Reichmann, 1959; Weiss, 1973). Despite the ubiquity and poignancy of loneliness, clinically observed relationships among variables associated with loneliness have had little systematic investigation. This study attempted to identify whether or not both personal variables and disruptive changes experienced by a person vary with the loneliness experience. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship of self-disclosure, interpersonal dependency, and life changes to loneliness in young adults.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 8128222; ProQuest document ID: 303174599. The author still retains copyright.

Noreen E. Mahon

Author Details

Dr. Noreen E. Mahon, PhD RN FAAN

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Kappa

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Observational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Lonliness, Young Adults, Mental Health Nursing

Advisors

Swanson, Ardis R.

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

New York University

Degree Year

1981

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2019-03-01

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