#loneliness
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
5 days agoThe Hidden Health Habit More Powerful Than Diet or Exercise
Strong relationships predict long-term health better than several biomarkers.
Loneliness and toxic ties increase disease risk more than inactivity or diabetes.
Quality matters most: Emotionally safe bonds protect both body and brain as we age.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months agoChatGPT may be making us lonelier
Heavy ChatGPT users report increased loneliness, raising questions about the impact of emotional reliance on chatbots.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks agoMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends | Entrepreneur
Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI personas as friends to fulfill the human desire for connection.
AI has potential to alleviate loneliness by providing companionship in lieu of traditional friendships.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks agoMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Make AI Friends | Entrepreneur
Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI personas as friends to fulfill the human desire for connection.
AI has potential to alleviate loneliness by providing companionship in lieu of traditional friendships.
#mental-health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoThe Weight of Isolation
Loneliness is the feeling of being unseen, not just physical absence.
Vulnerability is essential for authentic connections.
Small, intentional actions help rebuild meaningful relationships.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoThe Hidden Psychology of Connection
Loneliness exacerbates with withdrawal, impacting reconnection efforts.
AI companionship can lead to increased loneliness.
Consistent human connection is essential for mental well-being.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks agoIt cannot provide nuance': UK experts warn AI therapy chatbots are not safe
AI could serve as a substitute for therapists, according to Mark Zuckerberg, but experts warn about the risks involved.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months agoOpenAI research suggests heavy ChatGPT use might make you feel lonelier
Increased use of AI chatbots may lead to heightened loneliness and reduced social interaction.
Research indicates possible negative emotional effects of AI chatbot usage.
The studies highlight the need for caution when relying on AI for emotional support.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months agoOpenAI research suggests heavy ChatGPT use might make you feel lonelier
Increased use of AI chatbots may lead to heightened loneliness and reduced social interaction.
Research indicates possible negative emotional effects of AI chatbot usage.
The studies highlight the need for caution when relying on AI for emotional support.
#social-connection
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWhy Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think
Different loneliness measures show only 7% overlap, questioning the validity of reported prevalence rates.
Psychological measurements of loneliness lack proper validation compared to longstanding physical measures.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWhy Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think
Different loneliness measures show only 7% overlap, questioning the validity of reported prevalence rates.
Psychological measurements of loneliness lack proper validation compared to longstanding physical measures.
#social-isolation
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks agoIsolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty
Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks agoIsolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty
Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago5 Ways AI Is Changing Human Relationships
AI companions can significantly influence emotional attachment and intimacy perceptions.
An overreliance on AI can deepen loneliness and social isolation.
AI interactions may alter attachment styles, negatively affecting emotional health.
Maintaining realistic expectations in relationships is crucial.
AI cannot replicate genuine human emotional connections.
Relationships
fromNew York Post
3 weeks agoGen Z daters are 'terrified' of being 'cringe' - and that's why so many are single, experts say: 'You can get away with being ugly'
Gen Z is avoiding sincerity in dating apps to evade looking 'cringe', leading to loneliness.
The irony of seeking connections while hiding true selves limits authenticity among Gen Z daters.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoRomance Without Risk: The Allure of AI Relationships
AI companions provide comfort and lack the unpredictability of real relationships.
Those with relational trauma may prefer AI for emotional safety.
AI affection, while safe, risks diminishing our capacity for real intimacy.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoThis Is the Best State to Live for Single Seniors, According to a New Report
"South Dakota stands out for its low rate of mental health problems (5.3 percent), healthy senior population (82 percent in good health), and low risk of romance scams (17.2 per 100,000)."
Retirement
Film
fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 month agoReview: 'On Swift Horses' is a mostly intriguing exploration of post-war destinies and the American Dream
The film explores the struggle for identity and belonging in post-Korean War America through three main characters navigating the American Dream.
Remote teams
fromPhys
2 months agoThe solution to workplace isolation might be in the gap: The generation gap
Widespread loneliness is a growing public health crisis in the U.S., heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workplaces potentially play a crucial role in alleviating loneliness by fostering intergenerational connections.
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