Body, Meet Mind

Geographical Psychology

The 4 Pillars of Community Belonging

Hans Rocha IJzerman Ph.D. on April 22, 2025

Data reveals what drives community connection—and which groups feel left out. This research offers insights for building belonging in your own neighborhood.

Data reveals what drives community connection—and which groups feel left out. This research offers insights for building belonging in your own neighborhood.

Environment

The Geography of Urban Belonging

Hans Rocha IJzerman Ph.D. on April 15, 2025

Our research comparing two London boroughs reveals surprising differences in what makes people feel connected to their city. Location matters more than you might think.

Our research comparing two London boroughs reveals surprising differences in what makes people feel connected to their city. Location matters more than you might think.

Loneliness

Why Loneliness Statistics Are Less Reliable Than You Think

Hans Rocha IJzerman Ph.D. on April 14, 2025

When scientists claim "15% of French citizens are lonely," can we trust it? Our measurement tools for psychological constructs are often unreliable, hiding complex realities.

When scientists claim "15% of French citizens are lonely," can we trust it? Our measurement tools for psychological constructs are often unreliable, hiding complex realities.

Loneliness

The Loneliness Myth: Social Media Isn't the Culprit

Hans Rocha IJzerman Ph.D. on April 3, 2025

The evidence linking social media to teen loneliness crumbles under scrutiny. Discover how flawed research methods create panic while obscuring the true causes of disconnection.

The evidence linking social media to teen loneliness crumbles under scrutiny. Discover how flawed research methods create panic while obscuring the true causes of disconnection.

Loneliness

Loneliness Is Not an Epidemic

Hans Rocha IJzerman Ph.D. on April 2, 2025

Research reveals why the "loneliness epidemic" narrative is misleading—and why focusing on social structures instead of technology offers more effective solutions to disconnection.

Research reveals why the "loneliness epidemic" narrative is misleading—and why focusing on social structures instead of technology offers more effective solutions to disconnection.