Norshamsul Azmi, Alya Qistina and Ahmad Razif, Nurfahirah Irdina and Ahmad, Nur Amirah Husna and Zulkifli, Nor Wadiah and Amran, Nur Qistina Zahirah and Che Mohd Nassir, Che Mohd Nasril and Ahmed, Mohamed Ayaaz and Ahmad H. Osman, Rahmah and Md Tajudin, Huriyyah Hamiemah and Jaffer, Usman (2025) Unraveling the impact of loneliness on brain and emotion: exploring pathways for meaningful interventions. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 10 (61). pp. 1401-1411. E-ISSN 0128-164X
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Abstract
This paper aims to understand and explore the complex connections between loneliness, brain functions, the emotional regulations, along with the effects of loneliness on the brain and emotions. Besides, this study is addressing its implications for mental health and potential intervention strategies. The definition of loneliness is concluded as a subjective experience of social isolation, which has profound effects on the neural processes and impaired social cognition. Key findings of this paper have highlighted the role of stress-related neuropeptides and decreased activity in emotional processing regions such as the amygdala and impaired social cognition. This paper also reviews and examines potential interventions including mindfulness practices, social cognitive training, and community training that showed promising effects on mitigating loneliness. It is further explained by the integration of physiological psychology along with Islamic perspectives to emphasize the spiritual practices, feeling of gratitude, and social bonds in fostering emotional resilience for individuals. This study emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches to convey loneliness of individuals and even at the societal levels as well as offering such valuable implications for mental health practitioners.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Additional Information: | 10553/126883 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Loneliness, Brain Functions, Emotions, Neural Processes |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Psychology Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr Usman Jaffer |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jan 2026 14:47 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2026 12:51 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-01-Q1682 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/126883 |
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