How young adults cope with loneliness: a study of London’s most deprived boroughs

Emerging Adults’ Experiences of Managing Social Group Disruptions

“…However, there remains a scarcity of research about how emerging adults respond to subsequent social group disruptions. More commonly, studies examine how emerging adults manage loneliness, a common result of these disruptions (Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021; Tagomori et al, 2022; Vasileiou et al, 2019).…”

“…Cognitive strategies, such as acceptance, positive thinking, and distraction are common ways to manage loneliness (Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021; Tagomori et al, 2022; Vasileiou et al, 2019). For example, some emerging adults accept their social situations, accept their emotions, or focus on the positive aspects of their lives (Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021).…”

“…For example, some emerging adults accept their social situations, accept their emotions, or focus on the positive aspects of their lives (Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021). Additionally, some emerging adults keep busy, watch television, and engage in activities or responsibilities to distract themselves from loneliness (Tagomori et al, 2022; Vasileiou et al, 2019).…”

“…Social media use supports coping with loneliness by connecting people to their existing social groups or facilitating social interactions (Jacobsen & Forste, 2011; Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021; Tagomori et al, 2022). On the other hand, social media use can also exacerbate loneliness (Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021; Tagomori et al, 2022).…”

“…Social media use supports coping with loneliness by connecting people to their existing social groups or facilitating social interactions (Jacobsen & Forste, 2011; Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021; Tagomori et al, 2022). On the other hand, social media use can also exacerbate loneliness (Sundqvist & Hemberg, 2021; Tagomori et al, 2022). Studies showed mixed results on the impact of social media on loneliness, partly because of the wide variety in how individuals use social media (Fardghassemi & Joffe, 2021).…”