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Social connection and mortality in UK Biobank: a prospective cohort analysis
BackgroundComponents of social connection are associated with mortality, but research examining their independent and combined effects in the same...
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Social connection measures for older adults living in long-term care homes: a systematic review protocol
BackgroundVarious measures have assessed social connection in long-term care (LTC) home residents. However, they use inconsistent terminology,...
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Teens, Screens, and Social Connection An Evidence-Based Guide to Key Problems and Solutions
This book explores the increasingly important intersection of the digital world and mental health in the lives of pediatric and young adult...
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Exploring the Physiological and Psychological Effects of Group Chanting in Australia: Reduced Stress, Cortisol and Enhanced Social Connection
Chanting, an ancient ritual practiced in diverse cultures and traditions worldwide, has typically been employed for meditation, healing,...
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Social connection and physical health outcomes among long-term care home residents: a scoping review
BackgroundSocial connection is recognized as an important determinant of health and well-being. The negative health impacts of poor social connection...
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COVID-19 Testing in a Weekly Cohort Study of Gay and Bisexual Men: The Impact of Health-Seeking Behaviors and Social Connection
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) have developed community norms for regular HIV/STI testing. We investigated factors...
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It’s all about connection: Determinants of social support and the influence on HIV treatment interruptions among people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada
BackgroundSocial support has previously been found to be associated with improved health outcomes of individuals managing chronic illnesses,...
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“Why don’t I look like her?” How adolescent girls view social media and its connection to body image
BackgroundAdolescent girls appear more vulnerable to experiencing mental health difficulties from social media use than boys. The presence of...
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How the social media impact women’s psychological well-being in the patriarchal structure? The moderating effect of social capital
BackgroundDespite technological, political and economic progress, Pakistan is still a traditionally patriarchal society, and cultural norms curb...
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Social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Aboriginal controlled social housing
BackgroundLittle is known about the wellbeing and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing. Aboriginal...
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Quantifying the interrelationships between physical, social, and cognitive-emotional components of mental fitness using digital technology
Mental fitness is a construct that goes beyond a simple focus on subjective emotional wellbeing to encompass more broadly our ability to think, feel,...
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Mitigating the affective and cognitive consequences of social exclusion: an integrative data analysis of seven social disconnection interventions
BackgroundBeing socially excluded has detrimental effects, with prolonged exclusion linked to loneliness and social isolation. Social disconnection...
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Loneliness, social support, and social networks: urban–rural variation and links to wellbeing in Scotland
AimSocial relationships are key public health priorities, with their relevance to wellbeing amplified in recent years. Relationships are embedded...
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Hearing and vision impairment and social isolation over 8 years in community-dwelling older adults
BackgroundLittle is known about the long-term impact of hearing and vision impairment on social isolation. This study quantifies the association...
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Social Media Use and Mental Health: A Review of the Experimental Literature and Implications for Clinicians
Purpose of ReviewSocial media use is widespread. Because social media can yield both positive and negative mental health effects, it is critical for...
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A Critical Review of Literature on Social Media and Developmental Communication Disability: Implications for Future Social Media and Generative AI Research
Purpose of ReviewThe widespread use of social media and recent development and use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has implications for...
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Tackling social disconnection: an umbrella review of RCT-based interventions targeting social isolation and loneliness
BackgroundSocial isolation and loneliness are urgent public health concerns associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes....
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The use of technology to address loneliness and social isolation among older adults: the role of social care providers
BackgroundAddressing loneliness and social isolation among older adults remains a public health priority. The restrictions enforced during the...
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Women Who Perform Social Egg Freezing as Moral Pioneers: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Communities in Israel
Social egg freezing (SEF) is a new reproductive technology that is increasingly used within ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, stirring tensions...
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Perceived stress from social isolation or loneliness among clinical and non-clinical healthcare workers during COVID-19
BackgroundWorkplace social isolation and loneliness have been found to result in a decline in job satisfaction and an increase in burnout among...
