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.

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

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.

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 with a richer network of connections grow up to be happier adults; and socializing is one of the most positive everyday activities.

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

Mar 14, 2014 · From these answers, Michael can gauge the connections between health, behavior, and social capital. More on Social Connections. How healthy are your social networks? Take the quiz! Learn how weak ties and strong ties work together to build our social capital. Discover how social media can keep seniors connected to friends and family.

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.

Jan 15, 2015 · Nowadays, music has the potential to make us feel connected to all of humanity. The more we use music to bring us together—literally and figuratively—the more potential for increased empathy, social connection, and cooperation.

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.

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 with our spouse or laughing with an audience at a comedy club.