To explain loneliness as result of failing primary social relations and personal standards with respect to primary social relations.

Objectives of relations / dependency versus independency / television need for material an emotional support / self confidence, self image / description of current contacts: person, distance, frequency, nature of relation, intensity, emotionality, intimacy, practical and emotional support / personal problems: contactual, emotional, financial, housing etc. / coping behaviour, general satisfaction / ideas about loneliness, necessity of having partner / personality.

Background variables: basic characteristics/ place of birth/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ organizational membership