Teen Loneliness Triggers 'reward Seeking' Behaviour
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Study finds that teen loneliness triggers 'reward seeking' behavior, with discussion on its implications and potential broader applicability.
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> The study found that the effect was stronger in adolescents who reported feeling lonelier while in isolation.
I found these two points interesting. I'm fairly introverted so I "recharge" by being alone and I suspect there are adolescents perhaps not captured by the study who would thrive in similar circumstances.