The Salience of Interconnected Autonomy

Abstract

The statistics show that one-third of the population in Canada is living alone, and the main reason behind this is their inability to maintain a balance between their work and family life. Just as they can control the environment in their office, people look to control the environment at their home as well. This leads to stress and ultimately causes them to live in isolation. To counter this issue, the stress of workplaces needs to be reduced by educating people about teamwork and interdependence. This paper suggests incorporating studies related to interdependence in the university curriculum so that the students learn the importance of working in teams. It not only teaches them real-life scenarios but also exposes them to diverse learning. In the process of doing so, they develop their communication skills which in turn is important for teamwork. The lack of such learning can lead to isolation, loneliness, and poor performance.