Friendships are the key ingredient to social wellness, yet just why are certain other people our friends? This course examines survey findings about friendship in America before looking at Dunbar’s (2021) “seven pillars of friendship.” Research has shown that friendships are associated with positive effects on physical health, while loneliness can have detrimental impacts. Finally, ideas for healthy social engagement will be reviewed.
((John McCarthy - In Person: CMU Campus - Wednesday))
