Tag: loneliness

Study looks at what comes first, smartphone dependency or depression?

From the University of Arizona press release: Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness, according to a new study… Read more »

Study suggests negative experiences on social media tied to higher odds of feeling lonely

From the University of Pittsburgh press release: Positive interactions on social media are not making young adults feel more connected, whereas negative experiences increase the likelihood of them reporting loneliness,… Read more »

Study suggests community choirs reduce loneliness and increase interest in life for older adults

From the University of California – San Francisco press release: An innovative San Francisco program of community choirs for older adults found that singing in a choir reduced loneliness and… Read more »

Study suggests sleep deprivation may trigger viral loneliness and social rejection

From the University of California – Berkeley press release: Poor sleep can literally kill your social life. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that sleep-deprived people feel… Read more »