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Showing 1 to 20 of 82 for “"Social connectedness"”.
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The influences of identities and social connectedness on self-objectification
… to objectification theory, girls and women are socialized to adopt an external observer’s view of the self. Self-objectification occurs when there is an emphasis on physical appearance and a de-emphasis and devaluation of internal and physical competence features, all of which have been related …
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Circles of Connection: Finding Social Connectedness and Meaning within Group Process
<p>Social participation is an area of occupation that can increase and enhance an individual’s participation in life. This is particularly true in senior housing communities where common issues of aging and adjustment can be addressed while reducing feelings of social isolation. The purpose of this …
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How refugees in South Africa use mobile phones for social connectedness
… by refugees in South Africa contributes to their social connectedness. To this end, the study discusses the role of mobile phones in the process of acculturation, in creating a sense of belonging, and in maintaining relationships. Design/methodology/approach: This research employed a qualitative …
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Social connectedness, collaborative learning and student performance in an academic development programme
This study investigated the relationship between social connectedness, collaborative learning and the academic performance of students in an academic development (AD) programme at a South African university. A final sample of 119 students responded to a survey questionnaire containing the campus …
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Spirituality, social connectedness and beliefs about psychological services among Filipino immigrants in Iceland
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Burnout and Social Connectedness: Predictors of PTSD and Well-Being in the Police
… for this current research, burnout and social connectedness. Burnout relates to a culmination of stress which is unmanaged and untreated. Social connectedness relates to the internal experience of feeling connected to others and the world around. This thesis is primarily concerned with …
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E-textile Connections: catalysts for social connectedness and challenging loneliness in later life
Loneliness is a growing endemic social condition that can be deeply disruptive to health and wellbeing. In the face of life transitions, such as retirement and the loss of loved ones, older adults can be particularly vulnerable to loneliness. This puts them at greater risk of developing conditions …
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Non-Religious Discrimination: Perceived Support, Social Connectedness, and Microaggressions against Non-Religious African Americans
… researchers have examined the role of ethnic connectedness and perceived social support in buffering the psychological distress when experiencing microaggression and discrimination. The purpose of the study was to examine the relation between non-religious microaggression and psychological …
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Role of social connectedness in weight-related health behaviors: Implications for community health promotion programs
… of this study were: to determine the role of social connectedness in weight-related behaviors and health status using secondary data collected from a mid-size community and to determine if social connectedness will be a significant predictor of specific weight-related behaviors. Data for this …
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Art Therapy in Art Museums: Promoting Social Connectedness and Psychological Well-being of Older Adults
… amongst older adults it is important to remain socially and cognitively engaged. Art therapy is beneficial in providing a stimulating and social environment and can alleviate difficulties related to aging. Yet, further research is needed in developing more tools in art therapy to be used with …
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Social Connectedness and Student Debt: Predicting College Retention at a Four-Year Private Liberal Arts Institution
… (Bettinger & Baker, 2014). Using the theory of social connectedness, the purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the extent to which quality relationships with peers, faculty, and staff predict student retention and graduation at a small, private institution located in the central …
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Social Connectedness and Student Debt: Predicting College Retention at a Four-Year Private Liberal Arts Institution
… (Bettinger & Baker, 2014). Using the theory of social connectedness, the purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the extent to which quality relationships with peers, faculty, and staff predict student retention and graduation at a small, private institution located in the central …
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The wellbeing and social connectedness of older people in the Small Island Developing State (SIDS) of Maldives
… experiences in the life domains of health, social connectedness, economic status, access to goods and services, and ability to conform with social norms and values. A survey instrument was developed in consultation with key individuals in the health and social service sector, along with a …
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How and why does social connectedness change in families living with the effects of behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia?
… of research studies exploring the changes to social connectedness of people diagnosed with bvFTD and their families, from the premorbid to late stages of the condition. The purpose of this exploratory study was to establish how and why social connectedness changed for the study families over …
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The Mediating Role of Social Connectedness in the Association Between Volunteering and Affect in Daily Life: A Dynamic Approach
<p>Sustained engagement in prosocial behaviors, like volunteering is an evidence-supported facilitator of well-being. Volunteering and well-being are also dynamic processes unfolding over long and short timespans, which is well reflected in research on well-being (e.g., Heshmati et al., 2023) but …
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Exploring Social Connectedness Through The Perspectives Of Latina Adolescents At Risk For Suicide, Their Families, And Providers In The Life Is Precious Program
… responsive interventions remain limited. Social connectedness—a protective factor against suicide—plays a critical role in adolescent well-being but is shaped by complex sociocultural, familial, and systemic influences. This study explores how Latina adolescents with lived experiences of …
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Social capital in rural southwest Kansas.
This study addresses a social capital literature that has mostly targeted a White majority population in the United States. Hispanic audiences, especially new immigrant populations, have not been primary survey respondents in most studies. Information about the social connectedness of minorities …
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Longing for Beloning
… acts of kindness utilizing art in heightening social connectedness and sense of belonging in women. Life satisfaction, happiness, physical well-being and mental health become missing elements resulting in conditions where empathy and compassion are absent. Random acts of kindness are of benefit …
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Facebook engagement on college students' interpersonal and intrapersonal functioning
… recent years college students have incorporated social-networking sites, and more specifically Facebook, into their daily lives. Facebook has received empirical attention; attention focused on what students are doing on Facebook, who its users are, and, more recently, why students access …
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Clique here : exploring the use of mobile multi-media to support connectedness
… messaging (IM) to maintain a connection with social contacts. These communication modalities are limited in their ability to provide social-connectedness by their failure to balance expressiveness, overhead, and social obligation. Clique Here is a mobile communications platform that attempts …
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