Social identity makes group-based social connection possible: Implications for loneliness and mental health

Current Opinion in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 161 - 165

Published: July 24, 2021

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Relationships between COVID-19 Quality of Life, Loneliness, Happiness, and Internet Addiction among K-12 Teachers and School Administrators—A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 1052 - 1052

Published: Jan. 18, 2022

It is well acknowledged that the roles of both school administrators and teachers have changed due to global education crisis caused by COVID-19. During this challenging critical period, it essential investigate how those working in sector who undertake strategic tasks for sustainable are affected new conditions brought about COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates interrelationships between quality life, loneliness, happiness, Internet addiction. The research was designed according relational survey model, conducted with 432 K-12 schools. data collected through online questionnaires, structural equation modelling (SEM) used test analyze proposed hypotheses. study's results revealed a positive relationship related life loneliness significantly positively predicts In context, impact on quality, participants' levels increased, increase them become addicted using Internet. Interestingly, also determined exists happiness as individuals their level increased. many studies prior pandemic, negative happiness. current during two variables positive. SEM directly affects addiction, teachers. Furthermore, addiction indirectly

Language: Английский

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Loneliness across time and space

Nature Reviews Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. 9 - 23

Published: Nov. 7, 2022

Language: Английский

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Harmonizing Emotions: An AI-Driven Sound Therapy System Design for Enhancing Mental Health of Older Adults

Lecture notes in computer science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 439 - 455

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Connecting through nature: A systematic review of the effectiveness of nature-based social prescribing practices to combat loneliness

Landscape and Urban Planning, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 248, P. 105071 - 105071

Published: April 11, 2024

Loneliness is increasingly recognized as an urgent public health issue due to its impact on mental and physical health, well-being. Yet, we lack comprehensive, proven strategies for confronting this global problem. There evidence that contact with nature greenspace reduces loneliness by facilitating belonging, social connections, cohesion. This review aimed explore whether such positive outcomes can be enhanced via group-based interventions in nature. We used a mixed-methods systematic approach evaluate characterize literature nature-based their effectiveness reducing loneliness. included all age groups, populations or without reported problems. Using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, assessed quality of qualitative, quantitative mixed methods studies. The 38 studies identified describe wide variety target groups. mostly small sample sizes moderate effects. qualitative studies, however, showed more clearly these reduce Group-based activities including natural elements cultivated connectedness which are key mechanisms Specifically, longer greater promise. Policy practice recommendations include screening, need precisely, intervention over time. provides perspectives inform policymakers, urban planners, researchers how alleviate feelings By linking landscapes concerns, municipalities further promote amplify value public.

Language: Английский

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Deconstructing sociality: the types of social connections that predict longevity in a group-living primate

Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 286(1917), P. 20191991 - 20191991

Published: Dec. 11, 2019

Many species use social interactions to cope with challenges in their environment and a growing number of studies show that individuals which are well-connected group have higher fitness than socially isolated individuals. However, there many ways be ‘well-connected’ it is unclear aspects sociality drive benefits. Being can conceptualized four main ways: integrated by engaging high rate behaviour or having partners; they strong stable connections favoured indirectly connect the broader structure; directly engage beneficial behaviours, such as grooming. In this study, we survival models long-term data adult female rhesus macaques ( Macaca mulatta ) compare outcomes multiple measures connectedness. Females maintained partners had highest relative probability, did females well-integrated owing forming weak connections. We found no benefits being structurally rates could provide by, for example, increasing efficacy coordinated mutualistic behaviours.

Language: Английский

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Psychosocial Outcomes Across Age Through the Stress and Coping Framework

The Gerontologist, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 61(2), P. 228 - 239

Published: Dec. 12, 2020

Abstract Background and Objectives The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) measures implemented to curb its spread may have deleterious effects on mental health. Older adults be at increased risk for adverse psychosocial outcomes because opportunities remain socially connected diminished. Research is needed better understand impact pandemic-related stress purpose this study 3-fold: (a) examine influences COVID-19 depression, anxiety, loneliness; (b) assess mediating role coping style social support; (c) investigate whether these relationships vary across age. Design Methods Participants (N = 1,318) aged 18–92 years completed an online survey assessing stress, health, support, coping, their experiences with distancing, during initial implementation distancing in United States. Results Social support were found relate outcomes. Avoidant was strongest mediator relationship between outcomes, particularly depression. more strongly mediated depression younger compared older adults. Discussion Implications consistent framework recent work highlighting adults’ resilience pandemic. Findings highlight associations positive behaviors well-being indicate that use unique adaptive mechanisms preserve

Language: Английский

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Are U.S. older adults getting lonelier? Age, period, and cohort differences.

Psychology and Aging, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 34(8), P. 1144 - 1157

Published: Dec. 1, 2019

Media portrayals of a loneliness "epidemic" are premised on an increase in the proportion people living alone and decreases rates civic engagement religious affiliation over recent decades. However, is subjective perception that does not correspond perfectly with objective social circumstances. In this study, we examined whether perceived greater among Baby Boomers-individuals born 1948-1965-relative to those 1920-1947 older adults have become lonelier past decade (2005-2016). We used data from National Social Life, Health Aging Project Retirement Study collected during 2005-2016 estimate differences associated age, birth year, survey time point. Overall, decreased age through early 70s, after which it increased. found no evidence substantially higher Boomers or has increased decade. Loneliness is, however, poor health, without spouse-partner, having fewer close family friends, together accounted for overall 75. Although these do support idea becoming lonelier, actual number lonely individuals may as into their 80s beyond. Our results suggest attention factors improving health help mitigate this. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Language: Английский

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Reducing Isolation and Loneliness Through Membership in a Fitness Program for Older Adults: Implications for Health

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 39(3), P. 301 - 310

Published: Nov. 4, 2018

Objectives: To explore the effects of membership in a fitness program for older adults on social isolation, loneliness, and health. Method: Using survey responses from SilverSneakers members matched nonmembers, regression path analysis was used to examine influence physical activity, health, interrelationships among these concepts. Results: directly increased activity self-rated decreased indirectly loneliness. Decreased isolation loneliness were associated with better health: had independent direct while also an indirect effect health mediated through Discussion: Members experienced reduced Future research should mechanisms by which reduces

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Digital Technology Interventions to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 23(6), P. e24712 - e24712

Published: April 20, 2021

Loneliness is a serious public health issue, and its burden increasing in many countries. affects social, physical, mental health, it associated with multimorbidity premature mortality. In addition to social interventions, range of digital technology interventions (DTIs) are being used tackle loneliness. However, there limited evidence on the effectiveness DTIs reducing loneliness, especially adults. The loneliness needs be systematically assessed.

Language: Английский

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