ArticleThe International journal of social psychiatry2026
Within-Person Fluctuations in Momentary Loneliness Among People With Schizophrenia.
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backgroundLoneliness is highly prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia and contributes to poor functional and clinical outcomes. However, most research to date has relied on trait-based assessments, providing limited insight into the dynamic nature of loneliness experiences.
aimsThe current study employed ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to examine momentary loneliness and its variability in people with schizophrenia relative to a comparison group of participants without a history of serious mental illness (NC).
methodsParticipants included 104 adults (39 with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and 65 NC). Participants completed up to 28 EMA surveys over seven consecutive days.
resultsParticipants with schizophrenia reported significantly higher trait and momentary loneliness, as well as greater between-person and within-person variability in momentary loneliness. Trait loneliness was moderately associated with momentary loneliness but did not account for the elevated within-person variability observed in the schizophrenia group.
conclusionsFindings underscore the importance of considering both chronic and dynamic features of loneliness in schizophrenia and highlight the potential value of real-time assessment for informing targeted interventions.
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