Loneliness contributes to self-centeredness for sake of self-preservation

(University of Chicago) Research conducted over more than a decade indicates loneliness increases self-centeredness and, to a lesser extent, self-centeredness also increases loneliness. The findings by researchers at the University of Chicago show such effects create a positive feedback loop between the two traits: As increased loneliness heightens self-centeredness, the latter then contributes further to enhance loneliness. The researchers write that targeting self-centeredness as part of an intervention may help break the feedback loop that maintains or worsens loneliness.

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