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 of these connections in many work environments. Time and performance pressures, inattention, distraction, and overload can easily undermine our ability to connect.

Mar 12, 2014 · The Tlatoque study even suggests that online connections can support the offline ones. Taken together, these three studies hint at a compelling story—that social networking services can be a significant way of developing, maintaining, and strengthening our social connections, both online and in person.

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 lives, and presents guidelines for how we can use this information to improve our workplaces, schools, and personal well-being.

Apr 22, 2019 · But there are ways to use technology to connect across distance and generations—and actually feed face-to-face connections. For a few ideas, check out this list of 10 ways to volunteer across the generations from home , then sign up with the Gen2Gen campaign for more ideas, delivered to your inbox.

Jan 31, 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 loving childhood, empathy, and warm relationships as a young adult—are the best predictors of economic success, physical health, and flourishing in life.

Jan 30, 2025 · 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 strongly suggests that this is a core psychological need, essential to feeling satisfied with your life. Indeed, humans are a profoundly social species; our drive to connect with others is embedded in our …

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 personal knowledge—a quick moment of eye contact, a couple-minute conversation about a fun weekend activity or important relationship, a shared challenge or celebration, or ...

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” Finally, students were keenly aware that time is a precious commodity in school.

Jun 28, 2016 · More on Music & Social Connections. Learn four ways music strengthens social bonds. Jill Suttie explains why we love music. Discover how playing music together can help kids develop empathy. Explore how singing together makes us healthier and more connected. This tendency to synchronize seems to become only more important as we grow.

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 society for the better, she has become increasingly worried about how new technologies, cell phones in particular, are eroding the social fabric of our communit