Loneliness: A social problem or a cultural challenge?

Loneliness: A social problem or a cultural challenge?

Human beings have always been regarded as social creatures. The fulfillment of life is shaped not merely by economic achievements, technological conveniences or material possessions, but by meaningful relationships, family affection, social participation and emotional security. Yet one of the greatest paradoxes of our time is that, despite unprecedented means of communication and connectivity, people are becoming lonelier than ever before. This …