Anyone who has experienced loneliness knows how deeply personal it feels. We feel lonely when our social and emotional needs aren’t being met. Because of this, psychological research often focuses on individual-level solutions, encouraging people to change their perceptions or behavior through therapy. But this focus misses the heart of the issue: the absence of meaningful connection with others.
Why loneliness should be treated as a social issue
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