The Power of Friendship

Friends provide scaffolding for a fun and meaningful life, and are a source of security, self-esteem, and happiness. They also contribute to overall happiness and well-being.

The level of connectedness to others is a strong predictor of happiness. Lack of social connection is associated with diseases and a shorter life.

Many people feel disconnected and lonely because they lack close friends and are unsure how to form new friendships, leading to a widespread sense of disconnectedness and loneliness.

<p>A lack of social connection is associated with a number of diseases and a shorter life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loneliness is highest among young people nowadays due to the impact of the global pandemic, which stopped teens and young adults from mingling in classrooms, clubs, or dorms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social distancing stopped teens and young adults from mingling in classrooms, clubs, or dorms, impacting their relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many people want more close friends but don't know how to get them, which may be preventing them from having more close friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Friends provide a sense of meaning and purpose, as well as security, self-esteem, and happiness, contributing to overall well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Friends provide a sense of meaning, purpose, security, self-esteem, and happiness. They also make life more fun and bearable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How connected a person feels predicts their level of happiness. A lack of social connection is associated with unhappiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loneliness is highest among young people due to the impact of the pandemic, which disrupted their relationships and social interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social distancing stopped teens and young adults from mingling in classrooms, clubs, or dorms, impacting the potential development of lifelong friendships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many people want more close friends but don't know how to get them, leading to widespread disconnectedness and loneliness.</p> Signup and view all the answers