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When loneliness meets status: a path to online shopping addiction
addiction10 hours ago

When loneliness meets status: a path to online shopping addiction

A study published in Deviant Behavior traces a four-stage sequence: loneliness prompts private coping through compensatory shopping, which then evolves into conspicuous consumption for social validation, culminating in online shopping addiction. Loneliness alone is not a direct cause; the chain leading to status signaling increases addiction risk. The research surveyed 364 Taiwanese online shoppers and used path analysis, but acknowledges limitations like cross-sectional data and cultural scope. The authors suggest longitudinal, cross-cultural work and platform-specific analyses to deepen understanding of how digital environments amplify these dynamics.

via PsyPost|
#addiction#compensatory-consumption#conspicuous-consumption
Harvard Happiness Study Turns 88, Finds Relationships as Key Predictor of Well-Being
science20 days ago

Harvard Happiness Study Turns 88, Finds Relationships as Key Predictor of Well-Being

A landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development, ongoing since 1938, shows that long-lasting, high-quality relationships predict happier, healthier aging far more than wealth or genetics; loneliness is a significant risk to well-being, while strong connections in midlife correlate with better health and longevity, and researchers plan to continue the study into its ninth decade.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#happiness#harvard-study
The Forties Regret: Losing Close Friends Amid Life’s Transitions
health27 days ago

The Forties Regret: Losing Close Friends Amid Life’s Transitions

Therapists across Australia, the UK, and the US say the biggest midlife regret for people in their 40s isn’t career or money but allowing close friendships to fade during ages 28–38. The gradual loss often manifests as subtle isolation rather than dramatic fallout, and it can impact health and aging. Rebuilding is possible but requires deliberate, small actions (initiating contact, showing up, checking in). Men may be particularly vulnerable to losing close friendships. The piece emphasizes treating friendship as ongoing maintenance, much like fitness, rather than an automatic given.

via Silicon Canals|
#aging#friendship#health
Wellness Clubs Redefine Social Life as Third Spaces Take Off
business1 month ago

Wellness Clubs Redefine Social Life as Third Spaces Take Off

A CNBC feature examines the rapid rise of wellness-focused ‘third spaces’—membership clubs like Bathhouse and Othership that blend health activities (saunas, cold plunges, classes) with alcohol-free socializing. These spaces aim to combat loneliness and fill a growing demand for meaningful community, prompting big investments and expansion (Bathhouse targeting roughly $120M in run-rate revenue; Life Time pushing premium wellness) and broader franchise growth (Glo30). The trend signals a shift in how people seek connection beyond traditional gyms and nightlife.

via CNBC|
#business#community#loneliness
Gen Z Turns to Chatbots as Loneliness Surges in the UK
technology2 months ago

Gen Z Turns to Chatbots as Loneliness Surges in the UK

UK broadcasters and researchers report a Gen Z loneliness trend, with some youths turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for companionship; YouGov finds 33% of 16–29-year-olds feel lonely, and an Onside survey shows 39% of 11–18s use chatbots for support (21% say AI is easier to talk to than a real person in the North West). Experts warn AI cannot replace trusted adults or professional help, underscoring the need for accessible mental-health resources and human connection.

via BBC|
#ai-chatbots#gen-z#loneliness
Staying Single Through Your 20s May Erode Well-Being, Study Finds
health2 months ago

Staying Single Through Your 20s May Erode Well-Being, Study Finds

A University of Zurich study of over 17,000 youths in Germany and the UK finds that long-term singlehood is linked to declines in life satisfaction and rising loneliness and depressive symptoms, especially in the late twenties. Entering a first romantic relationship improves life satisfaction and reduces loneliness in both the short and long term, but does not significantly affect depressive symptoms.

via SciTechDaily|
#first-relationship#health#life-satisfaction
Are You Alive? A New Check-In App for China's Solo-Dwelling Youth
technology2 months ago

Are You Alive? A New Check-In App for China's Solo-Dwelling Youth

A new Chinese app called Are You Dead? invites young people who live alone to check in and prove they’re alive, using selfies or quick updates. Developed by a team including Ian Lü, the app aims to ease parental and societal worry about solo urban living and address safety and loneliness among China’s growing number of young, independently living residents.

via AP News|
#china#loneliness#mobile-app
Are You Dead? app goes viral with China's solo-living youth
technology2 months ago

Are You Dead? app goes viral with China's solo-living youth

A paid Chinese app called Are You Dead? (Demumu) prompts people who live alone to press a button every two days to confirm they’re alive; if they miss a check-in, it notifies an emergency contact. Launched last year, it has surged to become one of China’s top paid apps as concerns about isolation grow, and the developers are considering an elderly-focused version while facing criticism over the bleak name.

via BBC|
#app#china#emergency-contact
China’s solo-living reality goes digital with a check-in app
technology2 months ago

China’s solo-living reality goes digital with a check-in app

China’s Sile Me app, nicknamed “Are You Dead?,” lets users living alone check in and alerts a designated emergency contact if they miss two consecutive days, and it has become China’s top paid Apple Store download. The app’s rise mirrors rapid demographic shifts: more one-person households, a growing elderly population, and a declining birth rate, all set against urban migration. While some commentators view it as a practical tool for the isolated elderly, others see it as a social barometer of loneliness and anxiety among younger urbanites in a slowing economy.

via Financial Times|
#aging#china#demographics
Swedish Workers Test 'Friendship Hour' to Fight Loneliness
health-and-social-issues3 months ago

Swedish Workers Test 'Friendship Hour' to Fight Loneliness

Swedish pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat is piloting a 'friendship hour' scheme, providing employees with paid time to strengthen social connections, as part of Sweden's broader efforts to combat loneliness, which is linked to health risks and societal costs. The initiative is supported by government strategies and has shown promising early results, sparking interest from other businesses and policymakers.

via BBC|
#friendship#health-and-social-issues#loneliness