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Alone and isolated: an epidemic in modernity
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Alone and isolated: an epidemic in modernity

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Modernity has weakened traditional social bonds, leading many individuals to experience chosen or unchosen solitude.
  • The personal and social consequences of this growing loneliness can be severe.
  • Some developed countries have recognized "epidemics of loneliness" and initiated state interventions.

Modernity's relentless march has eroded long-standing social connections, pushing a significant number of individuals into states of solitude that are not always by choice. The repercussions of this widespread loneliness, both on a personal and societal level, are potentially devastating.

This phenomenon, described as an "epidemic of loneliness" in some developed nations, has prompted governmental responses. These interventions signal a growing recognition of the public health implications associated with social isolation in contemporary society.

The article, authored by Íñigo Lejarza, a psychology graduate and MBA holder with expertise in data analysis and market research, delves into the complex interplay between societal changes and individual well-being. Lejarza's background suggests a data-driven approach to understanding the societal shifts contributing to this modern condition.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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