If you’ve been around the past year and a half (which, if not, where have you been?!), you’ve probably felt the effects of the pandemic’s mandated social distancing and self-isolation. We know we sure have; we’ve been feelin’ pretty darn lonely. Loneliness has basically become its own epidemic as we’ve sheltered ourselves apart from physical interactions and connections. But can some instances of loneliness be caused by our own degree of self-regulation? On this episode of Study Buddies, we’re talking all about loneliness and self-control. What causes us to feel lonely? How does self-control (or lack thereof) influence feelings of loneliness? Is Akon’s song “Lonely” more relevant now than it was in 2004?! Join us as we delve into this incredibly humbling study!
The study we've brought in today is called “Low Self-Control: A Hidden Cause of Loneliness?” by Olga Stravrova, Dongning Ren and Tila Pronk. Want to read more about it? You can check it out here: https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211007228
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