Author(s)

Yunfei Cao ¹, Haoyue Gao ¹, Qing Wei ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Teacher Education, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China

Corresponding Author

Yunfei Cao

ABSTRACT

Loneliness is a subjective emotional experience characterized by feelings of isolation, loneliness, loss, alienation, and discomfort that arises when an individual is dissatisfied with their social network. It is a pervasive and negative psychological state. If not promptly addressed, it can adversely affect children's psychological and physiological health. Research indicates that children's experiences of loneliness are influenced by factors such as parental conflict, attachment relationships, teacher-student relationships, and positive psychological qualities. This paper integrated the influencing factors of children's loneliness, focusing on improving relationships between children and their peers and parents, as well as cultivating positive psychological qualities. It explored the design of loneliness intervention programs based on theories related to peer interaction skills, parent-child communication, and positive psychological qualities, providing a reference for improving children's loneliness and mental health levels.

KEYWORDS

Children; Loneliness; Intervention Programs

CITE THIS PAPER

Yunfei Cao, Haoyue Gao, Qing Wei, Exploring the Determinants of Children's Loneliness and Designing Intervention Programs. Applied & Educational Psychology (2025) Vol. 6: 57-63. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2025.060109.

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