Peplau and Perlman's (1979, 1982) attributional analysis of loneliness and Murray's (1938) need theory was used to conceptualize causal attributions, need for affiliation and coping strategies for loneliness.^ A total of 152 undergraduate students attending a New Jersey State College, 107 females...
Read on to find out more about why you might feel a bit more blue come spring, strategies for dealing with loneliness, and expert advice to feel more connected if you’re lingering on the lonely side. What Is Loneliness, Exactly? “Loneliness is the perceived gap between what we want—or...
To cope up with the feeling of loneliness, you need to focus on the present. Do not long for the past. When you find yourself doing so, stop right away. Always bring your attention back to the present. You can never go back to the past and relive it. Accept that fact. Rather, loo...
Loneliness can be very damaging, but thankfully, there are many ways you can learn to manage your negative feelings. Coping with loneliness isn’t always easy, but the following tips and strategies can help you feel a little more connected to the world around you. 1. Reach out to friends ...
Less research has examined the effect of COVID-19 concerns on the psychological well-being of Higher Education Institutions, while less attention has been paid to coping strategies for staff in these settings. For senior management, legislators, and the Government, the study gives helpful practical...
Our results have implications for understanding coping behaviours during the pandemic more generally. Notably, problem-, avoidant- and emotion-focused coping strategies were not associated with faster improvements in mental health. Suggesting the adoption of one of these coping styles in itself is not ...
Firstly, the open question in the Coping Strategies Inventory24allows for an in-depth analysis through a specific theoretical model chosen beforehand given the categorical nature of the responses and the diachronic ordering between them. From the mixed methods approach, there are important possibilities...
Figure 2. Coping strategies and neural structure interactions for predicting pandemic symptoms. (A) There was a significant (uncorrected) interaction between maladaptive coping and amygdala volume when predicting anhedonia symptoms during the pandemic. (B) There was a significant (uncorrected) interaction...
Effective Coping Strategies and Interventions Cognitive Restructuring:Cognitive-behavioraltechniques such as cognitive restructuring can help individuals challenge and reframe negative thoughts and beliefs about rejection, reducing the intensity of emotional reactions. Through this process, individuals...
A therapist can suggest some coping strategies that might help you if you feel sad for no apparent reason. What conditions can lead to constantly feeling sad? Depression isn’t the only mental health issue that can make you feel sad.