Rising life expectancies and declining social capital in the developed world mean that an increasing number of people are likely to experience some form of loneliness in their lifetimes than ever before. Narratives of Loneliness tackles some of the most pressing issues related to loneliness, showing that whilst recent policies on social integration, community building and volunteering may go some way to giving an illusion of not being alone, ultimately, they offer a rhetoric of togetherness that may be more seductive than ameliorative.
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- Thought-provoking contributions from researchers and commentators across several countries.
- Challenges prevalent issues related to loneliness, including mental health, social media, and urban loneliness.
- Multidisciplinary approach addressing the complexities of loneliness in today's connected yet isolated world.
- Relevant for academics, postgraduate students, and researchers in social sciences, the arts, psychology, and psychiatry.
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This important work challenges us to rethink some of the burning issues of our day with specific reference to the causes and consequences of loneliness. Topics include the loneliness and mental health of military personnel, loneliness and sexuality, and the experiences of transnational movement and adopted children. Since Émile Durkheim first claimed that the structure of society could have a strong bearing on psychological health in the 1890s, researchers in a range of disciplines have explored the probable impact of social context on mental health and wellbeing.
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