Our living spaces have shrunk, what has become of our psychology?
ÇIĞDEM ÖZEN / I NEW
While the changes experienced in all areas of life are also reflected in our living spaces, the effects of shrinking home lives on a person's own inner world Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist Specialist Dr. Yaprak Arslan evaluated Ben Haber.
Expert Dr. who says that urban life changes our personal needs and living space preferences whether we want to or not. Yaprak Arslan said, "Solitary living, which has become widespread today, provides a safe and peaceful space for young people, those who live alone, newly married couples in nuclear family life, where they feel more controlled, meet the need for privacy and independence. A more functional and simple life with only fewer items needed reduces mental load and helps reduce stress. The fact that large houses require less burden and responsibility compared to cleaning, maintenance and expenses reduces stress." he expressed it in the form of.
"MINIMALIST LIVES ALLOW ME TO GET TO KNOW MYSELF”
Specialist Dr. While Yaprak Arslan stated that people can devote more time to their special needs, “For those who prefer to live alone or live alone, they find support for meeting emotional needs such as self-control, self-knowledge, independence. Especially in the urban lifestyle, people spend more time outside and do not need a large living space. Small houses provide a Decently manageable space between work, social life and personal time. The fact that small houses have less rent, fuel maintenance costs, reduces economic anxiety, and allows a person to focus on other needs, such as their own education and travel. The location of these houses in the center makes it easier to reach social events. As a result, the desire for a simpler, more manageable and independent life strengthens the tendency to live in individuals. It supports the feeling of being in control of your own life." said.
PEOPLE SOCIALIZE OUTSIDE
Loneliness has also evolved to feel more depressed at the same time, aside from causing a decrease in social support, says Dr. Arslan said, "Loneliness also has such disadvantages. It's not just a situation that provides a great advantage. Loneliness provides a more minimalistic and intimate living space, but on the one hand, it can also lead to an increase in other situations. People are trying to eliminate this loneliness more in social settings. So it's a bit of a balance, like the yield and the yield of urban life, modern life, so it's something that happens whether you want it to or not, but on the one hand it's starting to evolve into an advantage. We all have to try to balance this by somehow starting to take out the pros of living alone as well." said.
Source: kanalben.com
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