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Unmasking Nuances Affecting Loneliness: Using Digital Behavioural Markers to Understand Social and Emotional Loneliness in College Students

Loneliness is a global issue which is particularly prevalent among college students, where it poses risks to mental health and academic success. Chronic loneliness can manifest in two primary forms: social loneliness, which is defined by a lack of belonging or a social network, and emotional loneliness, which comes from the absence of deep, meaningful connections. Differentiating between these forms is crucial for designing personalized and targeted interventions. Passive sensing technology offers a promising, unobtrusive approach to detecting loneliness by using behavioural data collected from smartphones and wearables.

Authors

 Malik Muhammad Qirtas, Evi Zafeiridi, Eleanor Bantry White and Dirk Pesch.

Year
2025
Journal Name
Sensors
Category
Journal Article
Full Citation

Qirtas, M.M.; Zafeiridi, E.; White, E.B.; Pesch, D. Unmasking Nuances Affecting Loneliness: Using Digital Behavioural Markers to Understand Social and Emotional Loneliness in College Students. Sensors 2025, 25, 1903.

Link to Publication
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/6/1903

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