Paths from the loneliness: Senior advisory board Osterholz tackles!

Paths from the loneliness: Senior advisory board Osterholz tackles!

Kreishaus, 27711 Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Deutschland - A explosive topic is on Wednesday on the agenda of the Osterholz district senior advisory board: loneliness! The renowned sociologist Janosch Schobin will speak about the alarming causes and ways from loneliness. A feeling that is not only emotional, but also socially conditional. Schobin explains that the causes of loneliness are diverse - from genetic dispositions to family and social factors. A lifelong susceptibility to loneliness can develop in particular in stress -loaded conditions, such as in the case of single parents or in poverty

Pandemic has tightened the situation. Studies show a dramatic increase in loneliness and the current data are alarming. Schobin emphasizes that loneliness in Germany has dropped since the 1990s, but pandemic has endangered this progress. The sociologist also illuminates how the aftermath of the Second World War influenced partnership relationships and thus increased the sensitivity sensation. The question remains: Is life in a partnership an effective protection against loneliness? Yes, if the relationships are good, but the requirements were anything but cheap after the war.

The role of social media

Another exciting aspect is the role of social media. Schobin explains that the media themselves have little influence, but interaction with them has both positive and negative effects. For older people, social media can be a bridge to the grandchildren, while they often lead to a distorted self -image for the youth. Excessive consumption can lead to comparing others and perceiving your own life as inadequate.

On Wednesday, November 20, Schobin will talk about paths from the loneliness at 2 p.m. in the district meeting room at 2 p.m. A topic that affects us all and stimulates thought. The session promises exciting insights into a social phenomenon that cannot be ignored!