Emotional Loneliness vs. Social Loneliness. Before we look at the research, let us distinguish the two types of loneliness more sharply. Emotional loneliness: An unpleasant feeling resulting from ...

Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) experience greater emotional loneliness due to their deep need for meaningful relationships, but their social interactions are similar to the general population.

Investigating the Risk Factors for Social and Emotional Loneliness. Sample: 7,885 individuals (57 percent female); about half between the ages of 50 and 64 years old; 84 percent Dutch; 75 percent ...