Exploring the Distinct Roles of Existential Loneliness, Existential Isolation, and General Loneliness in Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults
Journal of Humanistic Psychology
Published online on April 17, 2026
Abstract
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Research on loneliness and depressive symptoms in older adults often emphasizes general loneliness or its social and emotional dimensions. However, the roles of existential loneliness (EL) and existential isolation (EI) in predicting depressive symptoms ...
Research on loneliness and depressive symptoms in older adults often emphasizes general loneliness or its social and emotional dimensions. However, the roles of existential loneliness (EL) and existential isolation (EI) in predicting depressive symptoms ...