PhD Defence Hodar Lam
Loneliness and its undesirable consequences have been studied extensively in the domains of psychology, sociology, and philosophy over the past few decades, yet only recently has it gained traction in the management field. In his dissertation, Lonely-ship: The Emergence and Experience of Leader Loneliness, ERIM’s Hodar Lam investigated the oftentimes overlooked phenomenon of loneliness in leadership contexts through multiple perspectives and research methods. The dissertation’s findings highlight the notion of loneliness experiences at top-level positions, hence advocating for more attention to leader emotional challenges in both research and practice.