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Tech Users: Why Emotional Bonds Beat Loneliness

A Kinsey Institute study of 8,000 Americans shows tech users reduce loneliness only when an emotional bond exists, not through passive use.

Jan 31, 2022

Dr. Ethan Voss 15 min read

Virtual partners reduce loneliness when emotional bonds form

Kinsey's 2019 study of 8,000 Americans shows depression drops only when users feel emotional connection with virtual partners, not through passive use.

Nov 21, 2019

Dr. Ethan Voss 13 min read