Expressed emotion

Expressed by (number of) participants in each category, n = 42

rejected, n = 11

victimized, n = 4

ignored, n = 10

by choice, n = 17

feelings of sadness

3

4

3

2

feeling hopeless

1

3

1

1

feeling hurt/offended

7

4

3

1

boredom, loss of pleasure

3

4

4

-

explicit discontent or anger

8

3

3

5

low self-esteem/self-respect

1

3

3

-

loss of interest with peers

4

2

4

2

avoid contact with peers

5

4

2

4

suicidal thoughts

-

1

-

-

thoughts of revenge

-

1

-

-

perceived lack of support

2

3

4

-

lack of togetherness or companionship

6

4

7

2

explicit loneliness

2

3

5

1