How could there possibly be a “loneliness crisis”? They are all so happy. Do university marketing/advertising strategies set unrealistic expectations?
Let’s explore the literature on the topic.
The Bare Minimum, imo
apparently I like the number 2? huh, I usually work in threes... :p
The videos, encyclopedic entries, abstracts, and articles will quickly let you dive in, while the monographs will add depth to specific areas of your personal interest. This combination of quick satisfaction and targeted depth is a good entry point to the topic of loneliness. This strategy can be applied to learning most any topic. If you use this strategy you will can (depending on your selections. I encourage reading outside of your comfort zones) gain a diverse understanding of the topic in a relatively short amount of time.
Ways to transition from a place of reservation to connection include becoming curious about people and good at asking questions. “Lonely people are seven times more likely than non-lonely people to say they are active in politics.”
A group of strangers meet and get together, encouraged by a man's wife, and find friendships
A journalist and professor of psychology discuss The Loneliness Crisis in America post-covid.
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