ArticleJournal of affective disorders2024
Characterizing the momentary association between loneliness, depression, and social interactions: Insights from an ecological momentary assessment study.
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- Perceived loneliness, problematic pornography use, and psychological distress in Ecuadorian university students: a correlational path analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The effect of campus bullying on negative emotions among middle school students: a moderated mediation model.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The impact of loneliness on depression among college students: the mediating role of problematic internet use and the moderating role of perceived social support.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Personality traits and loneliness: An ecological momentary assessment study with self and partner ratings.Journal of research in personality · 2025Article
- Associations of temperament, family functioning with loneliness trajectories in patients with breast cancer: a longitudinal observational study.BMC psychology · 2025Observational
- Prevalence of Unwanted Loneliness and Associated Factors in People over 65 Years of Age in a Health Area of the Region of Murcia, Spain: HELPeN Project.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- A More Connected Future: How Social Connection, Interdisciplinary Approaches, and New Technology Will Shape the Affective Science of Loneliness, a Commentary on the Special Issue.Affective science · 2024Review
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Abstract
Evidence suggests that loneliness causes people to feel more depressed. It is unknown, however, why this association occurs and whether momentary versus chronic experiences of loneliness are implicated. Theoretical accounts suggest that momentary feelings of loneliness produce two competing motivations: social reaffiliation and social withdrawal. Social affiliation is protective against depression; social withdrawal, in contrast, is a risk factor. Thus, engaging in frequent and high-quality interactions following experiences of loneliness may protect against subsequent depression. We tested this hypothesis using a random-interval experience sampling design (5x/day/day, 14 days; Nobs = 6568) with a racially/ethnically diverse sample of adults with elevated depression symptoms (N = 102). Momentary loneliness was associated with depressed mood at the same time point and ∼2.5h and ∼5h later. Frequency and quality of social interaction did not moderate these associations. Findings suggest that momentary feelings of loneliness may be an important target for clinical intervention.
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