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Issues when researching emotions

The extent of loneliness among older people is often in the news. How do sociologists go about actually measuring loneliness?

standardised measures, definitions, operationalise, reliability, validity, triangulation

This very useful article gives a detailed look at the problems that sociologists face when researching certain issues, particularly those concerning people’s emotional states. The author states clearly why such problems exist, and uses his own research to show how they were resolved. For students taking the Health topic, it is worth noting the negative consequences for people’s health of being in a state of loneliness.However, this article’s discussion of some important aspects of research methods is of benefit to all students.

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