Americans Are A Lonely Lot, And Young People Bear The Heaviest Burden
Loneliness isn’t just a fleeting feeling, leaving us sad for a few hours to a few days. Research in recent… More
Belonging
Why the UK Just Appointed a Minister for Loneliness
There’s a new minister in the United Kingdom, and the position’s theme song might as well be The Beatles’ hit… More
Caring for Others Can Bring Benefits
Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection… More
Thinking of Loved Ones Lessens Our Need to “Reconnect” Through Anthropomorphism
Reminding people of their close relationships can reduce their tendency to anthropomorphize objects as a way of feeling socially connected… More
Can Cash Counter Workplace Ostracism?
New evidence suggests that thinking about money may help buffer against the emotional toll of ostracism and social exclusion at work… More
Those Phone-Obsessed Teenagers Aren’t As Lonely As You Think
NPR: A recent dinner with my friends went something like this: “Wait, who is going to take a Snapchat of… More