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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Emotions > Loneliness
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Social Behavior > Social Isolation > Loneliness
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Sociological Factors > Social Isolation > Loneliness

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Loneliness  

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Entry terms

  • Homesickness

Scope note

  • The state of feeling sad or dejected as a result of lack of companionship or being separated from others.

History note

  • 91(73); see SOCIAL ISOLATION 1973-90; HOMESICKNESS see ANXIETY, SEPARATION 1975-78; see EMOTIONS 1963-74

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