The article explores the growing phenomenon of loneliness, highlighting how societal factors such as economic inequality, the decline of civic institutions, and political polarization contribute to increased feelings of isolation. Over the last few decades, economic disparities have dramatically widened, and social connectivity has diminished, leading individuals to feel more lonely and discontent. The article suggests that developing personalized strategies for fostering social connections can be an effective way to counteract the loneliness that pervades modern society.
Loneliness is not just an intrapersonal phenomenon: It's also compounded by the greater society and culture you live in.
In the UK, for example, one-third of youth clubs and 17 percent of public libraries have been shut down since 2010.
Politicians are rewarded for dividing us: a Cambridge University study found that negative, hostile messages attacking an outgroup are twice as frequently shared.
Based on the UCLA Loneliness Scale, over three of every five Americans report feeling lonely.
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