Table 1.

Social isolation vs. loneliness.

Social isolation	Loneliness
•Objective lack of social connections/social contact	•Subjective emotional state associated with lack of social connectedness
•No involvement in outside activities	•Potential consequence of social isolation
•Associated with loss of close relationships	•Quality of contact rather than quantity
	Three types:
	i.Intimate/Emotional
	ii.Relational/Social
	iii.Collective