Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast
Everyday Neuro 023 Part 1: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing
February 1, 202521 min · 3,863 words
Show notes
In Part 1 of this episode I talk about social connection and the effects of digital media. I also investigate social isolation and loneliness and the effects they have on our cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
Highlighted moments
studies suggest that neural signaling during online exchanges is substantially suppressed. Researchers have observed less coordinated neural responses during virtual interactions than when it's face-to-face.
“it's apparently when the activity of the brains of those who are involved in the interactions start to show synchronization or they start to match in activity and this can be seen especially during emotion sharing tasks.”
“loneliness is this subjective feeling that you're dissatisfied with the quality and or the quantity of your social relationships so in essence it's actually more about there being a gap between what a person desires and their actual social contact”
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