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PSYC10460 Applying Psychology to Wicked Problems

Why we need communities

Human also have a fundamental need to belong due to evolutionary reason.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Loneliness and being alone

The quality of the relationship.

Social Media & Silent epidemic?

Is loneliness really increasing?

Measurement? Evidence?

  • What Measurement: Systematic research started late: Loneliness not comparable.
  • How we measure: App Based measures, not cross-platform
  • Population: People discuss more loneliness more than before.

Health

mortality of loneliness = 15 cigarettes per day

Sense of community

Seymour Sarason definition: The perception that one is part of a larger, dependable, stable group.