Loneliness isn’t just a fleeting feeling, leaving us sad for a few hours to a few days. Research in recent years suggests that for many people, loneliness is more like a chronic ache, affecting their daily lives and sense of well-being. Now a nationwide survey by the health insurer Cigna More
There’s a new minister in the United Kingdom, and the position’s theme song might as well be The Beatles’ hit song “Eleanor Rigby,” which implores the public to “look at all the lonely people.” More than 9 million people in the United Kingdom report that they often or always feel More
Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection. More
Reminding people of their close relationships can reduce their tendency to anthropomorphize objects as a way of feeling socially connected. More
New evidence suggests that thinking about money may help buffer against the emotional toll of ostracism and social exclusion at work. More
NPR: A recent dinner with my friends went something like this: “Wait, who is going to take a Snapchat of all of us when our drinks arrive?” “Oh no, I can’t! My phone is dying.” “Guys, this is such a stereotypical millennial conversation. I am totally tweeting about this.” So More
