Oct 24, 2023 · Our experience with Denise might seem very ordinary, yet it also illuminates what we call in our research “high-quality connections.” Denise’s comments emphasize the scarcity …

Nov 13, 2017 · Resilience is associated with stronger social connections. Many researchers suggest that living a more altruistic life or living life with purpose helps us be more resilient …

Dec 2, 2013 · Lieberman, a social neuroscientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, outlines the fascinating neurological evidence for the primacy of social connections in our …

Jan 15, 2025 · Social connections in youth are key to later well-being. According to a survey that followed nearly 300 men over the course of more than 70 years, intimate relationships—a …

Dec 7, 2015 · Turkle has spent the last 20 years studying the impacts of technology on how we behave alone and in groups. Though initially excited by technology’s potential to transform …

Jun 27, 2018 · What seems true across cultures is that social connections are key to well-being. For example, very happy people are highly social and tend to have strong relationships; kids …

4 days ago · When researchers refer to the concept of social connection, they mean the feeling that you belong to a group and generally feel close to other people. Scientific evidence …

Sep 27, 2022 · They can help expand your network of connections and build stronger friendships at work. Micromoments of connection don’t need to take much time and don’t require deep …

Aug 22, 2022 · Once in school, collaborative work in classrooms and cross-aged buddy programs are ways that students can deepen their sense of community connections. “Please slow down” …

Jul 17, 2017 · Victor Borge once wrote, “Laughter is the closest distance between two people.” Many of us would probably agree that laughter brings us closer to others, whether we’re joking …