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Abnormal Psychology
By: Curtis Peterson © I did this lecture abnormal psychology years ago and it continues to be popular: Continue reading
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The Historical Research Development on Loneliness
By: Curtis Peterson © This blog describes the historical development of the study of loneliness Early conceptions of loneliness associated the experience of loneliness with more dispositional and personality qualities rather than as a part of normal social motivational processes. Additionally, according to early conceptualizations of loneliness, the experience of loneliness often leads to dysfunctional… Continue reading
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The Relationship between Drugs and Alcohol Use and Suicidal Idealization and Attempts of Montanan Adolescence
Authors: April Kortz, Alex Holter, and Aundrea Edwards Helena College University of Montana Abstract Suicidal ideation and attempts start emerging in adolescents and can be increased by the use of illicit drugs and/or alcohol. Montana adolescents participate in a survey, YRBSS, every other year that helps monitor mental health status, drug use, alcohol use, and… Continue reading
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Attitudes Towards Suicide Pre- and Post- QPR Training
Authors: Shayla Crandell and Jamie Eastwood, Helena College University of Montana Abstract Objective: This study measures individual attitudes based on pre and post suicide prevention training between those trained and not trained in Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) to see if individual attitudes could be changed by this particular prevention program. Methods: We compared 60… Continue reading
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Lecture Gender and Gender Identity
Lecture I gave awhile back on gender and gender identity: Continue reading
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Lecture on Abnormal Psychology
This is a lecture I gave awhile ago on abnormal psychology: Continue reading
About Me
Welcome to my site on identity and loneliness. My name is Dr. Curtis Peterson, I have been studying the connection between identity and loneliness for over 13 years. My goal is to emphasize the importance of being a social species and denial of this leads to many life difficulties.
Identity, Social Connection, and Loneliness 