From watching reruns to relationships, there are many ways of feeling connected

New research suggests that non-traditional social strategies, which can include so-called ''guilty pleasures,'' are just as ...

New research suggests that non-traditional social strategies, which can include so-called ''guilty pleasures,'' are just as effective at fulfilling critical social needs as family connections, romantic relationships or strong social support systems. The study represents the first time researchers have empirically combined the traditional and non-traditional for comparative purposes to simultaneously test their relative effectiveness.

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