Having companionship and social support from other people is a primary factor in whether or not we feel lonely, but according to the social scientists behind this study, an even
For researchers at Penn State University, it’s not a question of where they come from but what contributes to their feelings of loneliness.
more significant factor is how we spend our time. The research suggests that when we engage in activities that require skill and concentration, it mysteriously serves to reduce feelings of loneliness. Vice versa, the more time spent on activities that demand very little of us — physically, mentally or emotionally — the more likely it is to lead to increased feelings of loneliness. And that relationship holds true whether we’re alone or with other people.
Of course, that varies from person to person, and the very same activity that might require skill and concentration and, consequently, reduce feelings of loneliness in one person could be an utterly passive, unconscious and unfulfilling way to pass the time and, therefore, increase feelings of loneliness for someone else.
The researchers find it ironic that “despite or maybe because of technology that can connect people anywhere at any time” loneliness would yet be on the rise.
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