The Link Between Income Inequality and Physical Pain
Why does economic insecurity hurt? The cause is likely rooted in human
psychology. When people encounter economic insecurity, they typically
feel a loss of control. A sense of control is one of the foundational
elements of well-being. When people lose this sense of control, their
body goes a bit haywire and responds to stimuli differently — displaying
weakened resilience and a lower pain threshold.
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