Trends Cogn Sci October 2009 PMID 19726219

Perceived social isolation and cognition.

John T Cacioppo, Louise C Hawkley

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Abstract in brief

  • Perceived social isolation, or loneliness, significantly impacts both humans and social species like fruit flies, leading to poorer cognitive performance and mental health issues.
  • In humans, loneliness can cause faster cognitive decline, impaired decision-making, increased negative thoughts, and heightened sensitivity to social threats, which may negatively affect emotions and social interactions.
  • These cognitive and emotional changes due to loneliness can contribute to overall health decline and social disconnection, creating a cycle that worsens both mental and physical well-being.]

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The Impact of Loneliness on Mental and Physical Health

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@IsaEvermore13 Cacioppo, J. T., & Hawkley, L. C. (2009). Perceived Social Isolation and Cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 13, 447-454. https://t.co/7dIVD0nGni

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