Health
Poor health can limit mobility or social engagement, deepening isolation and reducing opportunities for connection.
Lifestyle
Busy or solitary lifestyles limit opportunities for regular social interaction, exacerbating feelings of loneliness.
Workplace
Competitive, stressful, or hierarchical work environments can undermine social bonds and foster loneliness.
Generations
Different generational values and communication styles can create disconnection between age groups, weakening intergenerational bonds.
Society
Challenges posed by modern society can lead to isolation and disconnection.
Ethnicity & Culture
Racialized groups face systemic barriers and discrimination that increase social exclusion and isolation.
Men
Social stigma around vulnerability and emotional expression can prevent men from forming close, supportive relationships.
Women
Social expectations and caregiving roles can leave women with limited time for self-care and meaningful social interaction.

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Knowledge is power, and educating yourself on barriers to social connection leading to isolation and/or loneliness is the first step to getting connected.

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