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Connectedness: A Review of the Literature With Implications for Counseling, Assessment, and Research
Author(s) -
Townsend Katharine C.,
McWhirter Benedict T.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2005.tb00596.x
Subject(s) - social connectedness , operationalization , variety (cybernetics) , construct (python library) , psychology , empirical research , social psychology , epistemology , computer science , philosophy , artificial intelligence , programming language
In this article, the authors review the current conceptual and empirical literature from a variety of disciplines dealing with the construct of connectedness. A working definition of connectedness is provided along with a discussion of its multidimensional nature and major characteristics. Its relationship with a variety of other variables is also presented. Particular attention is given to gender and cultural considerations in the experience and operationalization of connectedness. Recommendations for counseling, assessment, and research related to connectedness are provided.