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 | ||