Social isolation and loneliness have been pervasive public health concerns in America, especially impacting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Both mental and physical ...

Social isolation during adolescence permanently destroys the adult brain's ability to feel empathy and sense emotions.

A new study challenges common assumptions about loneliness in young adulthood, finding that feelings of disconnection can coexist with rich, active social lives. The research, co-authored by Jeffrey A ...

Study uncovers how friendships shape the happiness of single emerging adults, offering new insights into well-being and the impact of social connections. Study: Heterogeneity in happiness: A latent ...

A new study may hold a secret for getting your teenager to listen to appreciate your unsolicited advice. The study, which included "emerging adults"—those in their late teens and early 20s—found that ...