Journal article
The neurobiology of social distance
- Abstract:
- Never before have we experienced social isolation on such a massive scale as we have in response to COVID-19. Yet we know that the social environment has a dramatic impact on our sense of life satisfaction and well-being. In times of distress, crisis, or disaster, human resilience depends on the richness and strength of social connections, as well as active engagement in groups and communities. Over recent years, evidence emerging from various disciplines has made it abundantly clear: loneliness may be the most potent threat to survival and longevity. Here, we highlight the benefits of social bonds, choreographies of bond creation and maintenance, as well as the neurocognitive basis of social isolation and its deep consequences for mental and physical health.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.1016/j.tics.2020.05.016
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- Publisher:
- Elsevier
- Journal:
- Trends in Cognitive Sciences More from this journal
- Volume:
- 24
- Issue:
- 9
- Pages:
- 717-733
- Publication date:
- 2020-06-02
- Acceptance date:
- 2020-05-28
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1879-307X
- ISSN:
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1364-6613
- Language:
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English
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- Pubs id:
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1108660
- Local pid:
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pubs:1108660
- Deposit date:
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2020-06-03
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- Elsevier
- Copyright date:
- 2020
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- © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- The final version of this article may be available online from the publisher website.
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