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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...