Modern society has upset the balance between “our two most basic needs: autonomy and connection,” and humanity is suffering as a result, according to this illuminating treatise. Social scientist von ...

John Donne’s words, “No man is an island, entire of itself,” ring especially true in relationships. The delicate balance between independence and connection isn’t just poetic it’s a cornerstone of ...

Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there’s been ...

Dear Faculty Relations: I love the autonomy that comes with teaching and research. (It’s one of the reasons I became a professor.) But to be honest, I often feel isolated and alone. Can I have my cake ...

I recently had conversations with two highly paid young professionals who had low levels of job satisfaction. One was especially bothered by how closely her time had to be monitored; it was a ...

I recently gave a lecture on autonomy; afterward, several students wanted to talk about how they struggle to be autonomous. That’s not surprising, as emerging adults are working to develop autonomy. i ...