Tag: social isolation
The Price of Success: Why High Performers in HCMC Struggle with Loneliness
High performers in Ho Chi Minh City struggle with social isolation because achievement-contingent self-worth drives them to prioritize self-validation over vulnerable connections. Urban stressors and a lack of bonding social capital worsen this loneliness. Overcoming it requires adopting learning goals, taking relational risks, and seeking spaces like group therapy to foster unconditional acceptance. High performer…
