Why do we need more social connections during confinement?

Almost one in two people are confined on the planet and respect a physical distance from others to avoid spreading the coronavirus. However, abstaining from any physical manifestation of affection can be difficult to live with in the long run and even dangerous for your health.

Social contacts reassure in times of stress

Faced with an unusual threat or stress, many studies have highlighted the need for humans to get closer to their fellow human beings. It is therefore not by chance that we need to maintain a social bond during a period of confinement. Indeed, naturally we feel stronger in a group, especially if the stress lasts.

In any case, this is demonstrated by social psychology studies which offer their participants the opportunity to do an unknown experiment in a group or alone. In the vast majority of cases, the preference goes to the group to be able to exchange and gauge the feelings in order to better compare their experience and feel supported.

Tightening bonds protects against certain mental illnesses

Many studies highlighted isolation and the lack of social support as being a real risk factor both for anxiety and depression, but also for addiction, in particular to tobacco and alcohol.

To preserve your health, do not hesitate to take part in various social groups which will allow you to fight against the feeling of loneliness. It can be your favorite sport, your passion, your group of friends, colleagues or your family, the main thing is to find cohesion to feel stronger together.