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Exploring the Roles of Existential Loneliness and Need for Uniqueness in the Relationship Between Existential Isolation and Depressive Symptoms.

Zhao T; Dewitte L; McKenna-Plumley PE; Larsson H; Elst LV; Dezutter J · 2026 · Psychological reports

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Existential isolation (EI) has been linked to depressive symptoms, yet evidence suggests it is not always distressing and can be meaningful for some individuals by satisfying their desire for uniqueness. To explore the mechanism between EI…

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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1177/00332941261457353