Anna is a brand-new doctoral student, and she has been looking forward to returning to academe after being away for a few years. She has thought a lot about her research and teaching interests and is ...

I was recently struck by an unattributed statement that “individuals are trying to do what used to be done by a community.” As a 21st century parent, this statement couldn’t feel more true. In my last ...

What Americans view as important in their lives is changing, with U.S. adults valuing hobbies, money and community more than they did 20 years ago, according to a new Gallup poll. The share of ...

SEATTLE — A sense of connection becomes increasingly important with age, and for many older adults, community living can offer the friendships, support, and daily interaction that are hard to find ...

Sustained engagement after remission maintains access to evolving information and peer connections that function as a durable “family” for patients and survivors. Sharing lived experience can prompt ...

Engagement has become the most critical factor in the influencer industry as brands shift their focus from sheer follower counts to meaningful interactions. Influencers are now measured by their ...

Being a part of the cancer community means meeting new people, forming personal friendships and fostering those connections for others. I have written before about the importance of community among ...

During times of chaos, challenges and long-term stress, what has been found to shield children from trauma and to inspire resilience are three things — a highly connected relationship with a parent, ...

Experiencing a sense of belonging is vital for our psychological well-being. Being a part of a healthy community can help us feel connected to others, as well as feel we’re part of something larger ...