Impact of Loneliness and Depression on Social Isolation of Third Gender in Multan: An Analysis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47067/real.v3i1.20Keywords:
Social Isolation, Loneliness, Third Gender, Sexual OrientationAbstract
This study was conducted in the sphere of lonely and socially isolated third gender as their lingering agony is not realized by mainstream society. The major objective of the study is to explore the impact of loneliness and depression on social isolation of third gender. Researcher collected data from randomly selected 100 eunuchs from Multan city, using self-administered questionnaire and face-to-face interview schedule. Researcher explored that loneliness significantly affected social isolation (p<.05). The study concluded that loneliness produced social isolation among third genders in Multan. The study further suggested that social inclusion of third gender in main fabric of society through their participation in social institutions.
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