Loneliness is the absence of meaningful relationship in
life. It is unpleasant feeling that causes of people to feel empty, alone and
unwanted resulting from inadequate social relationship. A lack of close friends
and a dearth broader social contact generally bring emotional discomfort and distress
in people. Loneliness is a more prevalent and serious problem among adolescents
than any other age group .It begins with an awareness of deficiency of
relationships.
Cause of Loneliness
(a)
Lack of social skills eg:(insensitive
to the feelings of others)
(b)
Lack of interest in other
people,
(c)
Lack of empathy
(d)
Lack of self confidence
(e)
Failure to disclose
information about themselves to potential frieds
(f)
Cynicism about human nature
(g)
Pessimism about life in
general
(h)
External locus of control
(i)
Personality characteristics like shyness, anxiety,
low self-esteem, inherent
(j)
Moving to a new school or neighborhood;
parental separation, experiencing the death of a significant
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