Why Aren't People Talking to Their Neighbors Anymore?

About this episode

This episode explores the decline of neighborly interactions and the factors influencing this trend.

Why aren’t people talking with their neighbors anymore? In this episode of the Know Why Podcast, Liberty breaks down the reasons for dwindling neighbor connections drawing on research from the American Enterprise Institute. She talks about… Which age groups interact with neighbors more often How different groups of Americans define being a good neighbor And how religious involvement affects someone’s understanding and practice of neighborliness. If you want to grow your social skills or challenge yourself to interact with neighbors more often, check out the resources below. Strangers Next Door: The Decline of Neighborhood Socializing and the Class Divide in Belonging (AEI) https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/strangers-next-door-the-decline-of-neighborhood-socializing-and-the-class-divide-in-belonging/ The Science of Talking to Strangers https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-science-of-talking-to-strangers-eacab1f0?st=wTw2Cn&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink The Art of Asking Better Questions by J.R. Briggs https://www.ivpress.com/the-art-of-asking-better-questions?srsltid=AfmBOor2Gl0xCG5B8BWJpuFYZ3qSYus6CuJKieuhK_S-iIVoW1ZRb5o_ The Art of Asking Better Questions…

People in this episode

Host: Liberty

Topics covered

• neighbor connections
• social skills
• religious involvement
• community interaction
• age group dynamics

Keywords

• neighbors
• socializing
• community
• religion
• American Enterprise Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Enterprise Institute

Books & works: Strangers Next Door: The Decline of Neighborhood Socializing and the Class Divide in Belonging, The Science of Talking to Strangers, The Art of Asking Better Questions, The Art of Asking Better Questions: Interview with J.R. Briggs on Point of View Radio Talk Show

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