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Showing 1 to 20 of 85 for “"Social connection"”.
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A Phenomenological Investigation of African American Male Veterans’ Experience of Social Connection
… experience of African American male veterans’ social connections with other veterans. Social connection has been found to be a key factor in promoting positive health outcomes and overall well-being. In addition, social connection involves not only a sense of being connected to others but can …
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Loneliness, Social Connection, and Quality of Life: A Complex Network and Ecological Momentary Assessment Analysis
… are needed that rise to the challenge. Social connection and loneliness remain relevant investigation topics in the literature with clear clinical implications, as well as renewed interest in an era of social distancing, rampant technology use, and ongoing societal change. The dynamic …
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Argumentation Stance Polarity and Intensity Prediction and its Application for Argumentation Polarization Modeling and Diverse Social Connection Recommendation
… discussions, 2) encouraging diverse social networks and preventing echo chambers by injecting ideological diversity into social connection recommendations, and 3) developing a predictive model to predict the stance polarity and intensity relationships between posts in online …
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Challenging Deficit-Based Discourse in Higher Education Through a Social Connection Model of Responsibility: A Critical Disability Studies Perspective
… Anti-Oppressive Pedagogy and Iris Marion Young’s Social Connection Model of Responsibility to discuss disablement and inclusivity in the Higher Education sector. This challenges Paulo Freire’s suggestion that only the oppressed can actualise their liberation by moving the burden of change away …
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Relationality and health: developing a transversal neurotheological account of the pathways linking social connection, immune function, and health outcomes
… investigation of the link between social connection and health outcomes. Its twofold aim is to explore the nature of this relationship and build a theoretical model for a possible causal chain between the two, and to develop and deploy a new model for engaging the very different …
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A Multi-Method Examination of the Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model Among Adolescents: Testing the Unique Role of Online (Dis)Connection
… and rigorous test of the Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model (PSDM) among adolescents, with a focus on the role of online connection. According to the PSDM, perfectionism is thought to be linked with a lack of social connection which, in turn, predicts higher levels of …
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Political Cosmopolitanism: A Humanized and Socialized Account of Global Citizenship in Action
In this thesis, I propose a humanized and socialized account of cosmopolitan global citizenship. Cosmopolitanism has merits and applicability in our globalized society, but its basis on universalism and impartiality can unjustly homogenize public discourse and limit citizenship activity. In my …
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Connection and Resistance: Civilian experiences of violence in conflict zones and their impact on civilians’ political preferences for violent and nonviolent resistance
… population? I present a new theory evaluating social isolation and social connection as mechanisms affecting civilians’ political preferences in response to state-sponsored violence. State use of force policies such as checkpoints, curfews, and limits on communication devices are designed to …
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Prospective Associations Between Older Adults' Social Connections and Trajectories of Change in Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Social connections show promising evidence for increasing physical activity participation and improving psychological well-being among older adults. However, there is limited longitudinal examinations of associations between different social connection constructs and changes in physical activity …
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The Influence of Social Media Influencers (SMIs) on Consumer Decision Making: A Tourism and Hospitality Perspective
… that wields its increasing influence through social media, social media influencers (SMIs) have continued to grow as a key component of firms’ digital marketing strategies. However, several aspects of SMIs merit attention: their personal characteristics, content features, and how they …
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The Role of Daily Interpersonal Difficulties in the Relationship between Perfectionistic Concerns and Change in Anhedonic Depressivity
… emerging adult populations. The Perfectionism Social Disconnection Model (PSDM) posits that high levels of perfectionistic concerns lead to social difficulties that consequently give rise to depressive symptoms (Sherry et al., 2016). Thus, the aim of the current study is to empirically test the …
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We Collect Answers
… around a ritual of exchange encouraging social participation. The work argues for a greater understanding of social relationships that occur within social structures such as language and religion, and aims to employ the manifestations of these structures, such as poetry and ritual, …
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From Decent Work to Decent Lives: An Empirical Test of the Outcomes of Decent Work in the Psychology of Working Theory
… fundamental human needs: survival and power, social connection, and self-determination (as per the self-determination theory [SDT]). Only recently has a measure been developed to assess the satisfaction of these needs (Autin et al., under review), which means that the proposed role of need …
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Domesticated Office: Designing to Foster Culture in Virtual Workplaces
… 2020). However, it challenges the social connection aspect of a workplace. In this study, I present plausible solutions and suggestions on how digital experience can help build company culture in a virtual environment, but also challenge the conventional workplace norms in a …
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Beyond the binary: exploring participation in gender-inclusive PE through student and teacher lenses in grade 9
… components such as personal relevance, social connection, and enjoyment as key factors influencing sustained engagement. This research supports a shift from performance-based PE to inclusive, student-centred models that empower diverse learners and promote lifelong physical literacy.
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The Use of Material Objects as a Secure Base
… under conditions of threatened or absent social connection. The current research presents the first evidence that material objects can serve as a secure base, increasing felt security and the willingness to explore. Priming a valued object prevented a loss of exploration intentions …
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Initial Validation of the Work and Human Needs Inventory
… Diemer, & Autin, 2016), have emphasized social stratification and social justice, and quantitative assessments of these constructs are needed. The current study examines the development and initial validation of the Work and Human Needs Inventory (WAHNI), which assesses the extent to …
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Gender Identity Threat in Same and Mixed-Gender Negotiations: Speech Accommodation and Relational Outcomes
… but also to establish positive regard in the social relationship. It may be particularly difficult for women to meet both these instrumental and relational demands, as negative stereotypes about women convey that masculine qualities are more beneficial than feminine qualities in negotiation …
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Making Our Time Together Count: How to Use Workshops to Increase Well-Being through Connection
… can be increased through creating conditions for connection in workshop experiences. It begins with an overview of workshops followed by a literature review of the general field of positive psychology and two specific elements of social connection: belonging and mattering as well as short-term …
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Where Virtual Well-Being Becomes Reality
… spread of COVID-19, specifically quarantine and social distancing protocols, have exposed a troubling paradox: mandated isolation meant to save lives has inadvertently contributed to a decline in America’s well-being. Prolonged isolation due to more remote work and decentralized workplaces has …
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