Is Mobility Linked to Higher or Lower Loneliness? The Importance of Freedom and Instability
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Published online on April 14, 2026
Abstract
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Ahead of Print.
How is interpersonal and intergroup mobility related to loneliness? Disentangling different facets of mobility may be crucial to understanding the link. We propose that the disruption of life and long-term relationships inherent in a mobile society (i.e., ...
How is interpersonal and intergroup mobility related to loneliness? Disentangling different facets of mobility may be crucial to understanding the link. We propose that the disruption of life and long-term relationships inherent in a mobile society (i.e., ...