The Cambridge Handbook of Loneliness
theory, research, and interventions
$461.73
- Hardcover
860 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2026
Summary
The Silent Epidemic: Understanding and Overcoming Loneliness
Everyone experiences loneliness at some point, whether briefly or for extended periods. This handbook delves into the multifaceted causes of loneliness across all ages and outlines actionable steps for individuals, communities, and societies to prevent and alleviate its impact.
Drawing on rigorous scientific research from diverse fields like psychology, neuroscience, sociology, public health, and gerontology, this …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009389112 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1009389114 |
| Series: | Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology |
| Author: | Daniel Perlman, Carolyn Cutrona, Daniel Russell |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 860 |
| Release Date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
About The Author
Daniel Perlman
Daniel Perlman is Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has been president of four academic associations including the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships and the International Association for Relationship Research and has been editor or co-editor of five journals including Personal Relationships, and the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Carolyn Cutrona is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Psychology at Iowa State University. She has published over 120 articles, mostly in the area of social support. Carolyn is the author of Social Support in Couples, Marriage as a Resource in Times of Stress and co-developed the Social Provisions Scale and the UCLA Loneliness Scale.
Daniel W. Russell is Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State University. He is well known for his contributions toward developing the UCLA Loneliness Scale and has published over 160 peer-reviewed papers, being cited over 66,000 times. Daniel’s research interests are in the areas of social support, stress, and loneliness. Over his career, he has received over $15 million in research funding.
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