A theoretical integration of the social skill deficit vulnerability model and social determination theory to examine young adult loneliness

Loneliness is an urgent public health crisis that is associated with deleterious outcomes such as early mortality and mental health issues. This study investigates how interpersonal communication apprehension is linked to loneliness through the basic psychological human needs. Guided by a theoretica...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Communication
Main Authors:	Timothy Curran, Rebecca E. Elwood
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Subjects:	communication apprehension basic psychological needs loneliness social skills mental health
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2024.1491806/full