Cognitive behavioral analysis system of psychotherapy reduces loneliness in patients with persistent depressive disorder

by Daniel Brown | Jul 6, 2021 | Research Journals

As loneliness is no primary focus of psychotherapy to date and the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) particularly addresses interpersonal relationships, we investigate the effects of CBASP on loneliness in an open study in inpatients with...

Testing the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) to predict the use of new technology for social connectedness in the COVID-19 pandemic

by Daniel Brown | Jun 6, 2021 | Research Journals

The current study aims to test theory-based determinants in explaining the adoption of new technology in a nationally representative sample during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seeing sadness: Comorbid effects of loneliness and depression on emotional face processing

by Daniel Brown | Apr 29, 2021 | Research Journals

This is the first study to tease out comorbid versus independent effects of loneliness and depression on social information processing. To the extent that emotional biases may act as risk factors for detrimental outcomes, our findings highlight the importance of...

Social Isolation and Loneliness Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study of U.S. Adults Older Than 50

by Daniel Brown | Apr 19, 2021 | Research Journals

We examined changes in social isolation, physical isolation, digital isolation, and loneliness in U.S. adults older than 50 before and during the lockdown.

Lonely in the city – sociodemographic status and somatic morbidities as predictors of loneliness and depression among seniors – preliminary results

by Daniel Brown | Apr 10, 2021 | Research Journals

The aim of this paper is to compare the perceived level of loneliness and depression in seniors living in the country and in the cities and assess somatic morbidity and sociodemographic status as predictors of loneliness and depressiveness.