Pandemics Make Us More Confused About Other People's Lives, Research Explains It

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JAKARTA - A general awareness that humans are creatures filled with curiosity. But the pandemic has increased the level of curiosity - also known as curiosity - that is.

A study reveals why we can't get away from the habit of snooping on other people's lives. And this may not be just a nosy habit.

Brunel University London senior lecturer, Anne Chappell explained, we are formed from the lives and stories of other people that we find. Chappell recently researched behavior with the University of Plymouth associate professor Julie Parsons.

However, this urge is not always a bad sign. Watching other people can help us adjust to the pandemic.

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News sites have been booming, serving thoughts. Also social media, which not only contains other people's thoughts, but also photo essays that add dimension and our perspective to humans today.

And every social media offers its own way of observing other people. Whatever it is, be it Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, even Clubhouse. Today, peeking at others is a necessity for one to understand the world around him.

Information exchange

The urge to observe other people is linked to our need to exchange information. The habit of observing other people lures us to expose ourselves through social media uploads.

There are many forms. It can be thoughts, everyday, or show our preferences. From there the exchange of information occurs. Sometimes unconsciously.

"All of the stories we encounter directly with others, and which we read, see, hear and engage with, all have an influence in shaping our shared understanding of society," said Chappell.

"With increasing social isolation during the pandemic, we are becoming more curious and interested in the lives of those around us," said Sabrina Romanoff, a clinical psychologist at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital.

While these interactions may not be as satisfying as real-life encounters, social media is one of the few ways left to connect spontaneously with other human beings.

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