Human Sexuality Research & Journals Beyond physical isolation: behavioral correlates and potential neurobiological mechanisms of functional social isolation September 29, 2026 Lina Irawan In an era defined by ubiquitous digital connectivity, researchers are increasingly turning their attention to a paradoxical phenomenon: individuals sitting together in the same room, yet remaining entirely detached from…
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