The impact of social connections on happiness and well-being

Living socially connected specifically in an increasingly isolated world has now become more important than ever with the advancement in technology, urbanization, and individualism. According to one theory — people have an innate need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships (1-3). Our innate tendency is to establish deep connections with others and create lasting bonds. In fact, it has been seen that individuals who were cut off from their tribe frequently experienced significant mental and physical effects, which ultimately resulted in a general decrease in their standard of living.