Seven in 10 Americans Feel Compelled to Connect… - Greater Good
Apr 23, 2025 · Americans increasingly only interact with Americans who look, think, and live like them. Even so, there are some places and moments across the country where diverse, meaningful, and …
Four Ways to Create High-Quality Connections at Work
Oct 24, 2023 · Research reveals what makes work relationships strong and healthy—and the small actions you can take to deepen them.
Social Connection - Greater Good
Dec 10, 2025 · When researchers refer to the concept of social connection, they mean the feeling that you belong to a group and generally feel close to other people. Scientific evidence strongly suggests …
How to Teach Mindfulness in a More Social Way - Greater Good
Mar 17, 2025 · Given how essential social connections are to student well-being and success, the CDC recommends educators devote more time to giving students the opportunity to develop and practice …
Seven Barriers to Building More Meaningful Connections
Feb 10, 2025 · If you search Google for ways to find social connection, you might come across advice like “reach out to existing acquaintances,” “join a club,” or “get involved in your community.” This …
Is Social Connection the Best Path to Happiness? - Greater Good
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 …
Four Ways Social Support Makes You More Resilient - Greater Good
Nov 13, 2017 · Resilience is associated with stronger social connections Many researchers suggest that living a more altruistic life or living life with purpose helps us be more resilient when disaster hits. But …
How Social Media Brings Out the Worst in Us - Greater Good
Jun 9, 2025 · NC: When social media first started to emerge in the early years of the 21st century, there was this sense that simply by allowing people to communicate more, speed up the exchange of …
What Happens When Old and Young Connect - Greater Good
Apr 22, 2019 · Becoming masters of what matters If these connections are so profoundly important for all involved, why aren’t armies of older people actively engaged in the lives of young people?
Seven Guidelines for Healthy Social Connection - Greater Good
May 12, 2023 · If loneliness is an epidemic, governments can offer public health guidelines for connection—which is exactly what Canada is working on.