The Psychological Journey To And From Loneliness
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| Author | : Ami Rokach |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2019-04-06 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0128156198 |
There are three universal experiences that we cannot escape: loneliness, illness, and death. The Psychological Journey To and From Loneliness addresses what was termed the plague of the 21st century--loneliness. Loneliness is stigmatized in our society, so untold number of people walk around lonely, unable to do what is so naturally called for--make their suffering known, and approach others for company and support. Thankfully, loneliness is slowly, but steadily, coming out of the "closet." This book will highlight not only the experience and what can be done about it, but also the experiences that influence it (i.e., our childhood, cultural and religious influences, and our way of life) as well as the effects that loneliness has on various population groups and how it is experienced at different times in our lives. This volume reviews theoretical approaches to the study of loneliness: the (positive) functions that loneliness may serve in our lives; the stages in life when loneliness is quite "visible" and its effects on us; the life experiences that may strengthen the feeling that one is all alone and forgotten; life experiences that we do not commonly connect to loneliness but it is clearly present in them (e.g., pregnancy and childbirth); and the approaches that are available to copy with its pain and limit its negative effects on us. The book closes with a review of how psychotherapy can assist those who need encouragement and support in their struggle with loneliness. The book is particularly suitable for academics, researchers, and clinicians who aim to help clients identify, address, and cope with loneliness. Presents the latest research on the development, causes and effects of loneliness Studies loneliness in childhood, adolescence, and middle and old age Outlines what can be done to limit the negative effects of loneliness on an individual Looks at how childhood, cultural, religious and other influences affect loneliness
| Author | : Kristen Radtke |
| Publisher | : Pantheon |
| Total Pages | : 359 |
| Release | : 2021-07-13 |
| Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
| ISBN | : 1524748056 |
From the acclaimed author of Imagine Wanting Only This—a timely and moving meditation on isolation and longing, both as individuals and as a society. There is a silent epidemic in America: loneliness. Shameful to talk about and often misunderstood, loneliness is everywhere, from the most major of metropolises to the smallest of towns. In Seek You, Kristen Radtke's wide-ranging exploration of our inner lives and public selves, Radtke digs into the ways in which we attempt to feel closer to one another, and the distance that remains. Through the lenses of gender and violence, technology and art, Radtke ushers us through a history of loneliness and longing, and shares what feels impossible to share. Ranging from the invention of the laugh-track to the rise of Instagram, the bootstrap-pulling cowboy to the brutal experiments of Harry Harlow, Radtke investigates why we engage with each other, and what we risk when we turn away. With her distinctive, emotionally-charged drawings and deeply empathetic prose, Kristen Radtke masterfully shines a light on some of our most vulnerable and sublime moments, and asks how we might keep the spaces between us from splitting entirely.
| Author | : Thomas Dumm |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2010-05-01 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 067403113X |
“What does it mean to be lonely?” Thomas Dumm asks. His inquiry, documented in this book, takes us beyond social circumstances and into the deeper forces that shape our very existence as modern individuals. The modern individual, Dumm suggests, is fundamentally a lonely self. Through reflections on philosophy, political theory, literature, and tragic drama, he proceeds to illuminate a hidden dimension of the human condition. His book shows how loneliness shapes the contemporary division between public and private, our inability to live with each other honestly and in comity, the estranged forms that our intimate relationships assume, and the weakness of our common bonds. A reading of the relationship between Cordelia and her father in Shakespeare’s King Lear points to the most basic dynamic of modern loneliness—how it is a response to the problem of the “missing mother.” Dumm goes on to explore the most important dimensions of lonely experience—Being, Having, Loving, and Grieving. As the book unfolds, he juxtaposes new interpretations of iconic cultural texts—Moby-Dick, Death of a Salesman, the film Paris, Texas, Emerson’s “Experience,” to name a few—with his own experiences of loneliness, as a son, as a father, and as a grieving husband and widower. Written with deceptive simplicity, Loneliness as a Way of Life is something rare—an intellectual study that is passionately personal. It challenges us, not to overcome our loneliness, but to learn how to re-inhabit it in a better way. To fail to do so, this book reveals, will only intensify the power that it holds over us.
| Author | : Olivia Laing |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2016-03 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 1250039576 |
There is a particular flavor to the loneliness that comes from living in a city, surrounded by thousands of strangers. This roving cultural history of urban loneliness centers on the ultimate city: Manhattan, that teeming island of gneiss, concrete, and glass. How do we connect with other people, particularly if our sexuality or physical body is considered deviant or damaged? Does technology draw us closer together or trap us behind screens? Laing travels deep into the work and lives of some of the century's most original artists in a celebration of the state of loneliness.
| Author | : Ami Rokach |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 313 |
| Release | : 2013-10-18 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1317981537 |
"To be alone is to be different. To be different is to be alone, and to be in the interior of this fatal circle is to be lonely. To be lonely is to have failed" (Susan Schultz, 1976) Loneliness carries a significant social stigma, as lack of friendship and social ties is socially undesirable, and social perceptions of lonely people are generally unfavourable. Lonely people often have very negative self-perceptions, believing that the inability to establish social ties is due to personal inadequacies or socially undesirable attributes. This book is divided into three parts. The first part reviews loneliness in general, describing what it is and how it affects us. The second part examines loneliness throughout the life cycle, analysing how it affects us in childhood, adulthood and as we age. The final part explores the connection between loneliness and other conditions such as arthritis, eating disorders and depression. Loneliness Updated offers the latest research on how loneliness can affect us in our daily lives, and how it is expressed as we travel through life from childhood to old age. It will be a highly interesting read for scholars, students and researchers of clinical psychology, particularly those interested in further exploring the effects and consequences of loneliness. This book was originally published as a special issue of The Journal of Psychology.
| Author | : Dr. Mark Mayfield |
| Publisher | : NavPress |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2021-09 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1641583398 |
Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. We have lost the art of connection and relationship, and it's killing us. Odds are good that you have a loved one or friend whose struggle with addiction, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, or self-injury stems from loneliness. Maybe it's you. Perhaps you're feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with compulsive behavior, or simply questioning whether you are truly seen, loved, and valued. The culprit could well be that you're lonely. Dr. Mark Mayfield understands the crisis well, as it led to him nearly taking his own life as a teen. As a board-certified counselor, he has built a reputable counseling practice on the forefront of brain science and attachment therapies, dedicating his life to helping adults and adolescents confront their feelings of isolation and alienation. He is relied upon by new and experienced counselors for training, and he has become an anchor and guide for community leaders, educators, and faith leaders. When you read and apply the practices in The Path out of Loneliness, you'll develop habits that move you from isolation to connection. You'll learn the importance of attachment, the art of connection, the power of relationships, the priority of personal responsibility, the gift of vulnerability, and the vision of God, who knew from the beginning that it's not good for us to be abandoned to ourselves. This book will guide you, the people you love, and the community you live in toward a richer, fuller, healthier life.
| Author | : Clark E. Moustakas |
| Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2016-10-21 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 1787201600 |
LONELINESS...is an intrinsic condition of human existence. This study of existential loneliness reveals that—beyond the first pangs of desolation, out of the terror of despair—human beings have found a key to deeper insight and keen perception of the world in which they live. This absorbing book provides an impetus toward renewed awareness of self, challenging and encouraging the reader to make a penetrating investigation of his own solitude.
| Author | : Robert Weiss |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 1975-04-15 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0262730413 |
Loneliness is among the most common distresses. In one survey, a quarter of Americans interviewed said that they had suffered from loneliness within the past few weeks. Yet for a condition so pervasive, loneliness has received little professional attention. Loneliness: The Experience of Emotional and Social Isolation brings together papers which attempt to capture the phenomena of loneliness with case materials that illuminate the descriptive and theoretical acccounts. It is organized into seven sections, covering: explanations for the neglect of loneliness, and an attept to describe the condition; mechanisms underlying some forms of loneliness; a discussion of situations in which loneliness is commonly found; loneliness among those suffering the loss of a loved one; the loneliness of social isolation; resources available to the lonely; and, finally, a look at issues yet to be dealt with and some suggestions for the management of loneliness. This book is a useful resource for social scientists, clinicians, and individuals who now or in the future may suffer from loneliness.
| Author | : Ami Rokach |
| Publisher | : Nova Science Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Interpersonal relations |
| ISBN | : 9781629481104 |
Loneliness, as old as time itself, is not easy to define. It's a bit like love -- you know when you feel it, but cannot specifically define it. However, no one who ever walked on the face of this earth has gone through life without experiencing the pain of being lonely, alienated, and feeling unconnected to others, unloved, or even rejected. Although we, in the 21st century, pride ourselves as inventors [the Internet, computers, reaching the moon, and biomedical advances] we did not invent this one -- loneliness was here way before any of us, and consequently we can find it mentioned in the Bible, literature, art, and philosophy. And, as things appear now -- it is here to stay. In addition to addressing loneliness, its causes, and how it affects our health, well-being, and quality of life, we also discuss what loneliness anxiety is, and the difference between loneliness and depression, for those two may go together, but are actually different. While loneliness is inescapable, it does not mean that when we experience or feel it 'coming' that we just wait and embrace the pain until 'it' decides to leave us. People have developed various ways of coping with loneliness; learning to either avoid or better cope with it. This book lists a variety of successful methods to reduce the pain of loneliness, and in some ways, to reduce the probability of it happening.
| Author | : Ali Muattar |
| Publisher | : Independently Published |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-06-07 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : |
In "Loneliness: The Social Psychology of Loneliness," psychologist and researcher Ali Muattar delves deep into the complexities of loneliness, uncovering its psychological roots, societal implications, and strategies for overcoming it. Through compelling insights and practical guidance, Muattar offers a roadmap for breaking free from isolation and embracing a life of connection and fulfillment. We will explore the multifaceted nature of loneliness, delving into the psychological, social, and cultural factors that contribute to this pervasive issue. Our journey will take us through the following key areas: Understanding Loneliness: We will begin by defining loneliness and differentiating it from related concepts such as solitude and social isolation. Understanding the nuances of loneliness is crucial for developing effective interventions. The Psychological Roots of Loneliness: This section will examine the individual factors that predispose people to loneliness, including personality traits, childhood experiences, and cognitive patterns. We will explore how our early relationships and personal perceptions shape our vulnerability to loneliness. Social and Cultural Influences: Loneliness does not occur in a vacuum. We will investigate the societal and cultural contexts that influence loneliness, including the impact of social norms, community structures, and cultural attitudes towards individualism and collectivism. The Consequences of Loneliness: Loneliness has far-reaching effects on both mental and physical health. We will review the latest research on how loneliness impacts our bodies and minds, contributing to conditions such as depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness: The final part of this book will focus on solutions. We will discuss evidence-based strategies for reducing loneliness, from individual coping mechanisms to community-based interventions. Practical advice will be provided to help readers build meaningful connections and foster a sense of belonging. Throughout this exploration, we will highlight real-life stories and case studies to illustrate the human side of loneliness. These narratives will bring to life the theories and research findings discussed, providing a deeper understanding of the lived experience of loneliness. From developing healthier social habits to fostering self-awareness and resilience, Muattar provides practical guidance for breaking free from the grip of loneliness and forging meaningful connections in a disconnected world. Whether you're grappling with feelings of isolation or seeking to support others in their journey, "Loneliness" offers a roadmap for understanding, confronting, and ultimately overcoming this profound human experience. This book is not just for those who are currently experiencing loneliness. It is for everyone who wants to understand this complex emotion and its impact on our lives. Whether you are a mental health professional, a caregiver, a community leader, or simply someone who cares about the well-being of others, this book offers valuable insights and practical tools for addressing loneliness.
