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References 

Below is a curated list of links to reputable websites, journals, research papers, and more, where you can explore the evidence supporting the claims I’ve made. Each source has been carefully selected to meet the standards expected at higher education levels. This page will be continually updated with new sources and organized for easier reference. Should you have any questions or concerns about the evidence cited, please feel free to reach out using the form below.

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American Survery Center

Study on how friendships lead to increased community involvement and other groundbreaking research into the nature of friendships.

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Pew Research

General statistics on American friendships, including the number of close friends, satisfaction with friendships, and data by gender, race, and ethnicity.

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Mayo Clinic

Article on the health benefits of friendships, including their impact on longevity and mental well-being.

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National Institute for Health

Research proving that human emotional states are contagious.

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National Institute for Health

Additional research showing how human behaviors are also contagious.

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World Economic Forum

Overview of two polls from Gallup and ASC highlighting the stark differences in the number of close friends between the 1980s and 2021.

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American Psychological Association

Study demonstrating how life satisfaction and well-being are positively influenced by close friendships

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Northwestern Management School

Found that worker output increases by 15% when surrounded by top performers and decreases by up to 30% when near easily distracted peers.

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Harvard Business Review

Article on the importance of networking and practical advice on how to build strong professional networks.

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National Library of Medicine

Paper discussing the critical role professional networks play in career development.

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American Journal of Sociology

Publication demonstrating that professional networks lead to more job opportunities.

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National Library of Medicine

Research on the societal impact of income inequality and why addressing this issue is essential for social stability.

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Pew Research

Trends on income inequality, including detailed charts on the growing wealth gap in the U.S. and its effects.

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Brookings Institute

Publication demonstrating that professional networks lead to more job opportunities.

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Statista

Data on wage stagnation despite rising worker productivity.

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Statista

Comparison of wages and inflation, showing that recent wage increases have mostly been among hourly workers, as opposed to salaried professionals.

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Zip Recruiter

Analysis of pay trends amid increased transparency, with statistics on employer-employee pay dynamics.

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