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There is a vast body of literature that shows that in person interactions is not just correlated with happiness, but an effective intervention for loneliness an
by s1artibartfast 2y ago
There is a vast body of literature that shows that in person interactions is not just correlated with happiness, but an effective intervention for loneliness and depression.
In full disclosure, even setting aside the research, I have way too much anecdotal evidence from what I have seen and experienced to be convinced otherwise.
- rockskon 2y agoDoes that body of literature say anything about in-person interactions in the workplace? Specifically the workplace. An environment that a breathtaking number of people do not want to think one second about outside of work.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoI havent read about workplace interactions as an intervention for loneliness and depression. It would be hard to run a RCT on that, so you would only be left with correlation. I dont know why making it a more pleasant experience during work has anything to do with how much someone thinks about it outside of work.
- rockskon 2y agoBecause not all human interaction is equal. It equivocates talking to a cashier at the grocery store to hanging out with friends.
- s1artibartfast 2y agoI don't think that's the comparison I would make. I think the comparison would a workplace where people can take a break and chat with friends, vs one where they spend their breaks in isolation. Alternatively, a workplace where a grocer talks with customer while filling an order vs one where they get a packing list from a machine and puts it in a pickup box.