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LONELINESS [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Collaboration with the OQLF
DEF

An emotional state in which a person feels distressed about being alone and not having any social interaction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie sociale
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Collaboration avec l'OQLF
DEF

État émotionnel dans lequel une personne ressent de la détresse du fait d'être seule et de ne pas avoir de contacts sociaux.

Spanish

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