Daily Experiences of Social Connection: Real-World Assessment Strategies to Understand Mechanisms
2024
Daily Experiences of Social Connection
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Author Information
Author(s): Van Orden Kimberly, Donovan Nancy
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
There are person-specific contributors to disconnection that can be identified through innovative assessment strategies.
Conclusion
Innovative methods can effectively measure social connection in real-time and provide insights for tailored interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Social connection is linked to health and well-being in later life.
- Current community programs for social connection are under-utilized.
- Real-time measurement reduces recall bias in assessing social connection.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people feel connected to others and uses new technology to understand it better.
Methodology
The study uses passive sensing via smartphones and ecological momentary assessment to measure social connection.
Limitations
There are no clear evidence-based interventions available for social connection.
Participant Demographics
Older adults.
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