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A study suggests that cultural norms, socioeconomics, and social safety nets could all play a role in contributing to a 'loneliness gap'. Research conducted by the American Psychological Association has found that middle-aged adults in the U.S. often experience higher degrees of loneliness compared
We like to narrate our lives in terms of the challenges we've confronted and the setbacks we've overcome. frankie's/shutterstock.com In our culture, there’s this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You’ll have a newfound appreciation for life. You’ll be grateful for your friends and family. You’ll learn from the experience. You’ll become more resilient. This theme appears in media coverage, time and again, in the wake of natural disasters and terrorist attacks. But