The Necessity of Socialization

We were not meant to be alone

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Humans are social animals; we depend on socialization to keep us in touch with ourselves and others. In today’s world, we have become more connected via technology, but we have lost the ability to have a deep conversation and really connect with someone else.

Childhood trauma causes adults to sometimes hide away from other people. We fear prejudice and that we will lose control in front of others.

This article shall explore the need for socialization, what happens when we do not, and the benefits when we do.

What Causes Social Isolation?

Social isolation is defined as the lack of social contacts plus few people to interact with regularly. However, social isolation can occur when a person is with other people. Social isolation is not the same as being alone. Many people live alone and do not experience loneliness or social isolation.

While there are many reasons for isolation, there are three root causes for social isolation.

Stress. When people spread themselves thin with commitments, there is left only a small amount of time to socialize. This isolation can cause stresses to pile up when people do not take time to spend time with friends. While it is normal and healthy…