• monkeyman512@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      12
      ·
      6 days ago

      I would argue that under the right conditions it could negatively impact physical growth. As social creatures, humans can experience a lot of stress from isolation. I think it well understood that intense prolonged stress can have many negative impacts on the body. It could negatively impact physical development in that way.

      • edgemaster72@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        4
        ·
        6 days ago

        I think an argument could also be made that isolation might result in poorer nutrition than having a stable support system of friends, relatives, etc., which could then potentially stunt physical growth.