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Asociality refers to the lack of motivation to engage in social interaction, or a preference for solitary activities. Asociality may be associated with avolition, but it can, moreover, be a manifestation of limited opportunities for social relationships. [ 1] Developmental psychologists use the synonyms nonsocial, unsocial, and social uninterest.
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder ( HSDD ), hyposexuality or inhibited sexual desire ( ISD) is sometimes considered a sexual dysfunction, and is characterized as a lack or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, as judged by a clinician. For this to be regarded as a disorder, it must cause marked distress or interpersonal ...
Asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to others, or low or absent interest in or desire for sexual activity. [ 1][ 2][ 3] It may be considered a sexual orientation or the lack thereof. [ 4][ 5][ 6] It may also be categorized more widely, to include a broad spectrum of asexual sub-identities. [ 7][ 8]
However, “although they think they are fully capable of making their own decisions” most teens “lack the maturity and life experience to make good, well-thought-out decisions consistently."
Social isolation. Social isolation is a state of complete or near-complete lack of contact between an individual and society. It differs from loneliness, which reflects temporary and involuntary lack of contact with other humans in the world. [ 1] Social isolation can be an issue for individuals of any age, though symptoms may differ by age group.
Identity crisis. In psychology, identity crisis is a stage theory of identity development which involves the resolution of a conflict over eight stages of life. [ 1][ 2] The term was coined by German psychologist Erik Erikson . The stage of psychosocial development in which identity crisis may occur is called identity cohesion vs. role confusion.
Sexual tension. Sexual tension is a social phenomenon that occurs when two individuals interact and one or both feel sexual desire, but the consummation is postponed or never happens. A common scenario is where the two individuals function in proximity, such as co-workers or in a group of friends, but do not have sex to avoid awkwardness or for ...
Libido. In psychology, libido ( / lɪˈbiːdoʊ /; from the Latin libīdō, 'desire') is psychic drive or energy, usually conceived as sexual in nature, but sometimes conceived as including other forms of desire. [ 1] The term libido was originally used by the neurologist and pioneering psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud who began by employing it ...