by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley, Chun Shen, Jianfeng Feng, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become...