Pandemic Loneliness Disrupts Social and Temporal Orientation

Study reveals a strong link between social isolation and confusion about time, particularly affecting young people.

Research from the University of York surveyed over 3,300 participants in France during lockdowns.
Findings indicate that social isolation leads to both social and temporal disorientation.
Young people under 25 reported the highest levels of disorientation.
The study introduces the concept of 'temporal rupture' to describe the split in time perception caused by the pandemic.
Researchers suggest public authorities should address the compounded effects of isolation during crises.