The concepts of loneliness, aloneness, and solitude are often used in the same sense. In terms of psychological reflections, emotional states, or mental problems on the individual, how can the differences between these concepts be evaluated?
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Murat
Loneliness is an internal behavior, but isolation is an external behavior that results from it
As a reference point I would like to add to the question "Singletude" - which simply means to be single/alone.
Then: "loneliness" will mean - a sort of isolation, or absence of connections with other people which was consciously created by them i.e, "non-person", "black-sheep"...
"aloneness" - means the same situation but created willingly by the person himself and is typical for adolescents.
"Solitude" - is a similar situation caused by unknown factors.
R. Gotesky: ‘Aloneness, Loneliness, Isolation, Solitude’
November 30, 2007 by vconlon
https://erlebnis.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/r-gotesky-aloneness-loneliness-isolation-solitude/
In this essay, Rubin Gotesky studies the condition of aloneness that acts as the foundation for alienation. Aloneness is an innate condition defined by the fact that each person is singular, residing in one conscience. However, we are social creatures with an innate capability and desire to connect to the others in which we share the earth with. During the countless connections that we make with others, it is inherent that they will lead to some form of rejection that disconnects, or rather, alienates us. According to Gotesky, alienation is a negatively inescapable state that can be transcended only in solitude or else we cope “in the walled prison of loneliness” (226). Evaluating why, for how long, and in what way alienation arises, he describes aloneness as the foundation that leads to loneliness, isolation and solitude. These different modes transform into the state of alienation depending on the emotions associated with a social circumstance.
Developmental change in loneliness and attitudes toward aloneness in adolescence
S Danneel, M Maes, J Vanhalst, P Bijttebier… - Journal of youth and …, 2018 - Springer
Article Developmental Change in Loneliness and Attitudes Toward Alon...
Dear Murat, I am not a psychologist and I can not speak about this aspect. However, I can tell you the linguistic difference, there is a difference between being lonely and feeling lonely.
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Janusheva
Loneliness - I do not care /know
Aloneness- I prefer
Solitude - I am
Intelligent explanation by Prof. Leonid. Aloneness, loneliness and singletude have merits sometimes but downsides (though not very serious) as well.
Solitude must be looked into the more since its hidden causes may be depression which can result in dire consequences like suicide. Best regards
I would like to thank all the valuable academics who answered my question.
Best regards.
Dear Mohinder,
Thank you for your different interpretation and contribution. Best regards. Murat
My guess is :
1. Solitude is a French name which is a situation to be alone. Sometimes we like to alone to think and work.
2. Loneliness is a feeling of being alone. We can feel lonely even in crowds.
3. Aloneness is the opposite to loneliness. is a state where you need nothing and nobody. My belief makes me think that is only for God. We all need things and people to make our life possible.
Dear Zin,
I agree with you. Thank you for your contribution. Best regards. Murat
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