Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 14, 2015

A nationwide survey published in the American Sociological Review in 2006 shows that despite our proud motto, Americans are lonelier now than ever before. In 1985, and then again in 2004, the General Social Survey (GSS) asked Americans about their close social networks. The results were alarming. Feed Your Hunger Before You Starve.

Cacioppo 150

Cacioppo Survey Bottom-up Advice 150

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2017

In analyzing the General Social Survey of 2016 , we found that, compared with roughly 20 years ago, people are twice as likely to report that they are always exhausted. More and more people are feeling tired and lonely at work. Close to 50% of people say they are often or always exhausted due to work.

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Cacioppo Cooper Absenteeism Incubator 15

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2017

In a survey by Pew and the American Life Project, just 12% of respondents’ closest ties were with people from their professional life. Only 19% of the people surveyed had a significant relationship with a workmate.

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Cacioppo Wilde Human Needs Survey 8