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Loneliness is a subjective emotional state characterized by feelings of isolation or disconnection, regardless of one’s level of social interaction. It arises from a perceived gap between desired and actual social connections, resulting in a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction with one’s social relationships.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Loneliness. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/loneliness/
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