- Others' groups-relationships
- Others' lack of trying
- Others' fear

Sub-Cluster of 'Others' Behaviors' in the Context of Perceived Causes of Loneliness

- Impersonal situations
- Lack of opportunities

Sub-Cluster of 'Social Circumstances' in the Context of Perceived Causes of Loneliness

- Fear of rejection
- Shyness
- Lack of trying
- Lack of knowledge (of how to start a relationship)

Sub-Cluster of 'Psychological States' in the Context of Perceived Causes of Loneliness

- Physical unattractiveness
- Unpleasant personality

Sub-Clusters of 'Unattractiveness' in the Context of Perceived Causes of Loneliness

Sub-Clusters of 'Beliefs/Luck' in the Context of Perceived Causes of Loneliness

- Unattractiveness
- Others' behaviors
- Social circumstances
- Psychological states
- Beliefs/Luck

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Sadness resulting from the lack of opportunity to socialize with colleagues, friends, or romantic partners.

Loneliness

Lunt, P. K. (1991). The Perceived Causal Structure of Loneliness. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 61 (1), 26-34.

The Perceived Causal Structure of Loneliness (Lunt, 1991)

Michela, J. L., Peplau, L. A., & Weeks, D. G. (1982). Perceived dimensions of attributions for loneliness. Journal of personality and social psychology, 43(5), 929.

Perceived Dimensions of Attributions for Loneliness (Michela et al., 1982)

Higher job autonomy is linked to lower levels of loneliness.

Job Autonomy and Loneliness

The effects of social support on loneliness will be more profound for more disciplined employees.

Social Support and Loneliness via Self-Discipline

- Emotional loneliness
- Social loneliness

Subtypes of Loneliness

References for Loneliness

Perceived Causes of Loneliness: 5 Clusters

1. Internal vs. external
2. Stable vs. unstable
3. Controllable vs. uncontrollable
4. Global vs. Specific 
5. Intentional vs. Unintentional

5 Dimensions of Perceived Loneliness Causes

Coping refers to the conscious, deliberate, and purposeful regulation of emotions, especially in situations perceived as threatening or stressful.

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