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The Connection Between Busyness and Social Connectedness

Busy individuals are actually more connected with the rest of the world compared to less busy individuals. Being busy does not hinder people from connecting in real life or through various social activities. In contrast, some individuals who are not busy tend to isolate themselves by not engaging in face-to-face interactions and spending excessive time in front of the television. Therefore, the lack of face-to-face connections is not attributed to busyness but rather to personal choices and behaviors.

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