Social Isolation Definition, Causes & Effects - Lesson -

isolation  isolation , 123 Historical sketch of opinions on isolation , 101 Homogamy , 5 , 6 ; forms of , 7 , 19 , 29 Hybridization , HERBERT on , 173 ; in Loneliness is not the same as social isolation People can be isolated yet not feel lonely People can be surrounded by other people, yet still feel lonely

Definition of isolation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and ISOLATION meaning: 1 : the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others the condition of being isolated; 2 : the act of separating

Social isolation occurs when there are physical barriers, like living in a rural area with no transportation or no social support, that exclude someone from Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of