Despite being more connected than any previous generation, many young people report struggling to build friendships that provide a genuine sense of closeness.
- Reader in Education with Psychology and Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath
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In our interviews with older people over the past 15 years, some have described the phenomenon of ‘tiredness of life’ in a matter-of-fact way – as though they are talking about the weather.
Early experiences with a favourite star can become deeply embedded in a person’s identity, acting as enduring sources of comfort, inspiration, and self-expression.
Loneliness comes in many forms and can strike at any time and at any age.
When an attack affects a whole city the grief members of the community feel is complex.
Cada vez son más las personas mayores que, sin estar gravemente enfermas, sienten el deseo de poner fin a sus vidas. No tiene por qué ser la respuesta a un dolor físico intolerable: puede surgir en personas que consideran haber vivido vidas plenas.
The three Roy children had a love-hate relationship with their father so losing him has thrown up some difficult feelings they may feel they have to ignore.
Tiredness of life is a distinct form of suffering in which life seems stripped of meaning.
Psychologists have found people have different conflict management styles, from “sharks” to “owls”.
The death of a pet can be a deeply painful experience. But acknowledging the way pet grief is different can help people find consolation.
When someone dies young, the grieving process can be more complicated.
Research shows people can undergo transformational experiences when they grieve.
Retirement villages tend to treat older people as a homogeneous group when the reality is they have a hugely diverse range of needs.
Over 130 hours of conversations with older people reveal the truth of what it’s like to get old and how to cope with loneliness.
Parenting: attachment is not, and has never been, the only way.
The unpleasant influence of the adult entertainment industry.
Animals can bring a sense of trust and stability.
While the current political climate has cultivated a sense of fear surrounding cultural differences, when it comes to parenting, these differences could actually help make people better parents.
When reality fails to match fantasy, relationships can suffer.
Social media can make us mistrustful and paranoid.
A headteacher asked parents not to do the school run in pyjamas – but it says more about those in power than parental morals.
We should be worried that half of teachers are thinking of leaving the profession.
Only 1% of adolescent friendships last the distance - but could our schools be the real root of the problem?
Asking children to model themselves on top entrepreneurs is another step towards corporate mentality hijacking education.
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