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24-06-2015 | Original Paper

Major Life Events as Predictors of Loneliness in Adolescence

Auteurs: Mathias Lasgaard, Cherie Armour, Rikke Holm Bramsen, Luc Goossens

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 2/2016

Abstract

The present study investigates the validity of early major life events as predictors of loneliness among 978 high-school students. A cross-sectional research design was utilized to examine the relationship between latent classes of six major life events and feelings of family-related and peer-related loneliness. Latent class analysis revealed three distinct event typologies: a normative group, a mover and divorce group, and a loss and illness group. Subsequent logistic regression revealed that membership of the movers and divorce group was associated with family-related loneliness, but not with peer-related loneliness. Membership of the loss and illness group was not associated with family-related or peer-related loneliness. The study lends some support to theoretical approaches that associate loneliness with major life events. However, the mixed study results underscore the relevance of investigating a spectrum of life events and distinguishing between different sources of loneliness.

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Titel: Major Life Events as Predictors of Loneliness in Adolescence
Auteurs: Mathias Lasgaard
Cherie Armour
Rikke Holm Bramsen
Luc Goossens
Publicatiedatum: 24-06-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-015-0243-2

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