Suppose that Ian is extremely lonely. He lives in a small town, and has only two friends. The two friends that he has are great; the problem is that he would like MORE friends. He has tried to meet more people, but this has backfired. He has also tried to convince himself that he does not really need more relationships, but this approach has also failed, as he is still lonely. What else can he
do? Based on your understanding of the research on loneliness, identify and discuss three different strategies Ian can use that are likely to be successful in reducing his loneliness.
What will be an ideal response?
a . Possible Response Points:
i. Develop "friends" with celebrities or fictional characters whose lives can be tracked on television or via magazines or books.
ii. Develop a "relationship" with a pet, plant, or other creature that can "stand in" for a human relationship.
iii. Foster a relationship with a group or organization that can serve as a "stand in" for interpersonal relationships.
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