All Grown Up With No Friends?

Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, Dean of Psychology and Social Sciences, University of Cyberjaya | Prakash Ravindran, Clinical Psychologist

02-Sep-22 18:30

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A bunch of studies have highlighted that adults - men in particular - are lonely, and lack friendship. First, we delve into the big question: Why is it so hard to make and maintain friends as an adult, why is it important to do so? Then, we discuss why fostering friendships are harder for men.

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Produced by: Kelly Anissa, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: culture, wellness

Tags: friendships, relationships, psychology, culture, society,

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