social behavior

Hikikomori: New Tool Sheds Light on Social Isolation Phenomenon

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers developed the Hikikomori Diagnostic Evaluation (HiDE), a new assessment tool for identifying pathological social withdrawal or hikikomori. This ...

Infant Brain Development and Social Interactions

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study delves into infant brain development and its impact on social interactions and stress recovery during the ...

The Elusive Link Between Brown Fat and Social Contact

Debi Johnson

Summary: A study exploring the link between brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity and the tendency for physical contact yielded inconclusive ...

Lonely or Alone? Revealing the Fine Line

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers have discerned the nuanced relationship between feeling lonely and actually being alone. The study revealed that loneliness creeps ...