Self-Oriented 

- Sense of Control 
- Acceptance
- Positive Thinking

Other-Oriented/Comparison-Oriented

- Downward Comparison
- Perspective-Taking

Understanding-Oriented

- Reflection
- Loneliness is a non-permanent state

New York University

- Seeking Connection
- Avoidance
- Support-seeking
- Cognitive Strategies
- Meaning-focused
- Distraction

Categorization of Loneliness Coping Strategies Among Young Adults in Deprived Boroughs

Tagomori, H., Fardghassemi, S., & Joffe, H. (2022). How young adults cope with loneliness: a study of London’s most deprived boroughs. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 27(1), 1-22.

How Young Adults Cope with Loneliness: A Study of London’s Most Deprived Boroughs (Tagomori et al., 2022)

Loneliness-Centered Emotional Modifications
- Denial and concealment

Behavioral Modifications in Interpersonal Contexts 
- Social conformity
- Social withdrawal

Behavioral Modifications in Intrapersonal Contexts
- Substance use
- Sleep 
- Comfort eating

Subtypes of Avoidance in Loneliness Coping

Change Physical Environment
- Going outside the home (nature vs. non-nature)

Change Social Surroundings
- Seeking community
- Seeking fast relationships
- Connecting on social media
- Relinquish online interactions 
- Offline social interaction

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