Loneliness and preferences for objects in light versus dark background lighting
This research reveals a novel link between loneliness and lighting preferences, and as such advances understanding of the metaphorical mapping of loneliness, and the implications of individual differences in loneliness for decision-making and consumer behavior.
Authors
- Yanan Wang
- Fuschia M. Sirois
Institutions
- Bishop's University (CA)
- Durham University (GB)
- Williams (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1700055
- Primary Topic
- Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Durham University