1. The source is reliable because it is one I have used frequently before. In these other cases the information was verified with other sources that were considered very reliable. Beyond this, I will remove this source if my future research does not line up with what this source documents. As it stands, this source effectively and indepthly analyzes the two major types of isolation in psychology. It will be very beneficial to my article expansion.[1]
2. The source is reliable in my opinion. While no author is listed, the article has specific cases and examples that lend themselves to the subject matter. I believe them to be accurate, and see no reason to believe the information is lacking. The information provided lines up well with other sources I have identified. Also, the site is a .org which tend to be more reliable. I plan on using this source, and believe it will be beneficial to my effort in creating a better article.[2] --70.130.177.118 (talk) 06:01, 20 November 2011 (UTC)[2]
3. The source is reliable because it is actually the documentation of a study that was conducted on the subject matter of emotional and social isolation. It provides a sense of quantitative analysis that will lend credence to new information added to the wikipedia article. The study seems legitimate, as specific people with credentials are listed. It will be a welcome addition to my source list. [3]
Possible article additions: There are two main types of isolation within psycholology, emotional and social. Focusing on the emotional side, it can be a very beneficial coping response from the body. However, if it becomes habitual, the coping mechanism can become self-defeating and dangerous. On the social side of the spectrum, a person will seem more isolated from actual people. Emotional isolation and social isolation are two different conditions, however emotional isolation can lead or contribute to social isolation. [4] What makes social isolation so hard to notice on occassion is that people experiencing it might still seem to interact with others. It is just on a more superficial level. [5] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.130.177.118 (talk) 06:08, 20 November 2011 (UTC)
- ^ "Emotional Isolation". Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Good Therapy/Isolation". Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ Spinner, Barry. "Social and Emotional Lonliness". Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Isolation". Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "Good Therapy/Isolation". Retrieved 8 December 2011.