Lonely children and adolescents : self-perceptions, social exclusion, and hope

Loneliness Conceptualization.- Abilities, Difficulties and Developmental Perspectives.- Loneliness in the Family.- School is a Lonely Place.- Peer Relations and Loneliness Within Different Cultures.- Loneliness and Virtual Connections.- Children's and Parents' Coping.- Prevention and Intervention Approaches.- Risks, Resilience, Empowerment and Hope: Summary and Future Directions.