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DATE: September 20, 2026 at 02:00PM
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-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Why do people protest? Six decades of research points to social connections over personal grievances
A massive review of six decades of research provides evidence that people who participate in protests are driven more by social connections and political interest than by personal grievances or mistrust of the government. The meta-analysis, published in Science Advances, indicates that while millions of people might hold strong opinions about social issues, specific variables like organizational memberships and digital media use are what tend to translate that sentiment into physical action at marches and demonstrations.
Social movements and protests are primary ways people voice dissatisfaction and push for political change. Understanding what motivates a person to leave their home and join a march is a major focus in sociology and political science, a concept known as micromobilization. Micromobilization focuses on the individual decision to participate in collective action. A persistent puzzle in this field is the gap between having a grievance and actually protesting. Many people might feel wronged or agree with a movement’s goals, but only a fraction actually show up to a demonstration.
For example, a study covered by PsyPost in 2025 found that higher levels of partisan animosity toward an opposing political party reliably predicted a higher likelihood of protest participation, whereas strong identification with one’s own party had little effect. While that specific research measured affective polarization rather than the general political ideologies or institutional grievances evaluated in broader studies, it highlights the ongoing quest to pinpoint exactly what pushes a person from passive agreement to active engagement.
The research was conducted by Shelley Boulianne, a full professor and the R. Klein Research Chair in Communication Studies at Mount Royal University and a visiting professor at Lund University, alongside Jennifer Earl, chair and professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. They focused strictly on physical marches and demonstrations, ensuring they were comparing similar types of actions rather than mixing in lower-effort activities like signing petitions or posting online.
“In 2017, I collected survey data about two protest events: the Women’s March and March for Science,” Boulianne explained. “I was looking for a way to organize this large body of literature to write about it succinctly.”
“Prior scholarship on micromobilization, or what predicts participation in social movements or specific protests, has not built on itself in the way that one might expect for such an absolutely fundamental question,” Earl told PsyPost. “After almost 50 years of studying this question in a focused way, divergence in methodologies and focus (are you explaining movement participation, participation in specific events, or agreement/motivation to participate) has meant that there are a large number of smaller conversations about micromobilization and a large number of theoretical approaches to micromobilization, but far less synthesis and stock-taking.”
The authors aimed to identify the factors that consistently separate those who act from those who stay home by looking specifically at surveys that included both protesters and non-protesters. They conducted a meta-analysis, which is a statistical technique that combines the results of many past studies to identify overarching trends. The researchers gathered 181 survey-based studies published between 1965 and 2023. These surveys included data from hundreds of thousands of respondents across various countries, though mostly from Western democracies.
The team analyzed more than 1,800 different statistical estimates from these surveys. They categorized the relationships between different personal characteristics and protest participation, noting whether each factor had a positive or negative association and whether the mathematical links were robust enough to be considered reliable.
“The symmetry between different lines of evidence was surprising,” Boulianne said. “When we wove together the qualitative interviews with the quantitative survey, we found a consistent storyline about who participates in protests.”
The analysis provides evidence that several factors consistently predict whether someone will attend a march or demonstration. A high level of general political interest is one of the strongest predictors. People who already pay attention to politics are much more likely to show up at protests. Political ideology also plays a large role, with individuals leaning to the left of the political spectrum consistently showing higher rates of protest participation in the reviewed data.
The findings are in line with research covered by PsyPost earlier this year, which found that higher political extremism on both the far-left and far-right was associated with a greater likelihood of participating in collective action across ideological movements. However, the current meta-analysis synthesized general population surveys regarding broad political ideology and march participation, rather than testing ideological extremism within specific protest movements.
Beyond internal beliefs, social and organizational ties are major drivers of protest attendance. Belonging to a voluntary association, such as a labor union or a community group, strongly increases a person’s likelihood of marching. The researchers suggest that these organizations might provide direct invitations to protest, or they might simply connect people to politically engaged social networks. In many cases, social embeddedness acts as a direct pathway to activism.
Digital and social media use also emerged as a consistent predictor of mobilization. People who regularly use digital platforms are more likely to protest, likely because social media functions as an efficient way to distribute information and mobilize social networks.
Relying on traditional media like television or print newspapers did not consistently predict protest behavior. The authors suggest that social media platforms are distinct because they combine logistical information about an event with direct social connections. “The role of social media in protest is to help identify and sustain these social connections,” Boulianne noted.
Demographic factors also shape who protests. The data indicate that younger people, individuals with higher levels of education, and those living in urban areas are more likely to attend demonstrations. The authors explain these demographic trends through concepts like biographical availability and supply and demand. Biographical availability refers to having the free time and a lack of restrictive obligations, which allows people, often younger individuals, to engage in time-consuming activism.
Meanwhile, urban environments offer a higher supply of protest events and organizational infrastructure. This high supply easily meets the demand of city residents who want to participate. Urban areas also reduce the physical costs and travel time required to join a march compared to rural areas.
“Scholars, media, and politicians make assumptions about who the protesters are and what motivated them to participate,” Boulianne told PsyPost. “The common explanation is that they are angry or frustrated people who bypass regular methods of political participation.”
However, the evidence does not show this emotion to be a consistent explanation of who shows up to these events. Interestingly, the researchers found weak or inconsistent support for the idea that personal grievances drive protest. Factors like low income, unemployment, dissatisfaction with personal finances, or a general distrust of government did not consistently predict who would march. Many surveys showed results that were not statistically significant when looking at these variables.
“I think many people get stuck on the issues – or what social movement scholars would call the grievances – because if you ask people why they participated, that is what they will say,” Earl explained. “But, if you compare people who did participate and people who did not, a lot of people who didn’t participate share the same concerns or grievances.”
This makes grievances a weak predictor of action, which Earl noted is “hard for a lot of people to swallow because they think it is either a precondition for participation (empirically, it’s not) or enough to generate support (empirically, it’s not).” This suggests that feeling deprived or angry about a situation is rarely enough to prompt action without the necessary social connections and political interest.
“Instead, the consistent predictors are political interest and social connections,” Boulianne said. “If one thinks of these people as groups of engaged citizens who want a voice, then the reaction to these protests might differ.”
“For example, the police might view protesters as community members demonstrating their democratic rights, rather than disrupters,” she continued. “Politicians might view these protesters as committed citizens who show up on election day, despite the time and effort required to vote. The media might view these protesters as well-connected members of the community, rather than loners or deviants.”
As with all research, there are some caveats to consider. The meta-analysis relies heavily on survey data from Western countries, particularly the United States and European nations. The dynamics of protest might look very different in authoritarian regimes or other parts of the world where demonstrating carries severe physical or legal risks.
The studies reviewed are observational, meaning they rely on people reporting their own behaviors and characteristics. This makes it difficult to completely untangle exactly how certain factors cause protest participation. For instance, digital media use is linked to protesting, but it is not immediately apparent whether social media usage directly prompts people to protest, or if politically active people just tend to use social media more to coordinate their efforts.
There are a few things to keep in mind regarding how certain ideas were measured. The review found that general dissatisfaction does not reliably predict protest, but this does not mean emotions are irrelevant. The authors suggest that future research could explore how sudden, shared grievances might act as a catalyst for people who are already socially connected, shifting the focus from personal deprivation to collective concern.
Additionally, the authors recommend that future surveys ask participants specifically about whether they received a direct invitation to protest. Being personally asked to attend by a friend or organization seems to be a potent motivator in smaller studies, yet it is rarely measured in standard, large-scale political surveys.
“If you want people to participate, specifically invite them to – it’s simple but very powerful,” Earl advised. “Don’t expect that convincing someone of your goals, concerns or arguments is the most important thing – some people participate without knowing much about the protest (especially when they are invited) and many who agree with you on the issues won’t translate that agreement into action.”
This gap in the literature highlights a need to update methodologies across the field. Earl pointed out “the divergence in how much some survey questions are asked, even if there is not great evidence for them, but how infrequently other questions are asked even though they have elicited really strong evidence when asked.”
To help address these gaps, Boulianne is expanding on the study’s framework. “I am writing a book about protest participation across the globe,” Boulianne said. “I compare the findings from this evidence synthesis article to findings from the World Values Survey (66 countries) and four-country survey data that I gathered in 2025.”
“We really hope that future survey research looks at this article and improves and changes the questions that are asked in response to the findings so that research on the topic continues to advance,” Earl concluded.
The study, “Most people who agree with you won’t protest predictors of marches and demonstrations from six decades of research,” was authored by Shelley Boulianne and Jennifer Earl.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #ProtestParticipation #Micromobilization #SocialConnections #PoliticalInterest #DigitalMobilization #SocialMovements #ProtestResearch #CommunityOrganizations #UrbanProtests #PoliticalEngagement
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WalkAbout App Helps Indian Seniors Stay Active After Retirement
The phone passes from one hand to another across the dining table. In one picture, 68-year-old Roweena stands…
#NewsBeep #News #Mobile #activeageing #communityengagement #healthyageing #lifelonglearning #purposeafterretirement #retirementlifestyle #seniorcitizenapp #seniorcitizensolotravel #seniorliving #seniortravel #socialconnections #startup #Technology #travel #UK #UnitedKingdom
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WalkAbout App Helps Indian Seniors Stay Active After Retirement
The phone passes from one hand to another across the dining table. In one picture, 68-year-old Roweena stands…
#NewsBeep #News #Mobile #activeageing #AU #Australia #communityengagement #Healthyageing #lifelonglearning #purposeafterretirement #RetirementLifestyle #seniorcitizenapp #seniorcitizensolotravel #seniorliving #seniortravel #socialconnections #startup #Technology #travel
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/597899/ WalkAbout App Helps Indian Seniors Stay Active After Retirement #ActiveAgeing #CommunityEngagement #Éire #HealthyAgeing #IE #Ireland #LifelongLearning #Mobile #PurposeAfterRetirement #RetirementLifestyle #SeniorCitizenApp #SeniorCitizenSoloTravel #SeniorLiving #SeniorTravel #SocialConnections #startup #Technology #travel
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Research - “Connecting people and the Earth”: the occupational experience of people with different capabilities participating in an #inclusive horticultural social enterprise
"This thesis examines how a #gardening-based social enterprise helps people of all abilities by providing #MeaningfulWork, #SocialConnections, and a #Sense fBelonging. While it highlights the benefits of inclusion and community participation, it also points out challenges like funding and governance that need to be addressed for long-term success.
“This thesis explores how an inclusive horticultural social enterprise supports individuals with diverse abilities by providing meaningful work, social connections, and engagement with #nature. Using participatory action research and ethnographic methods, the study examines themes of inclusion, choice, and community participation. Findings highlight both the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, including governance issues and the need to balance social care with financial #sustainability.
"The research suggests that #GreenCare social enterprises can help address social exclusion by reducing barriers to participation and fostering #resilience. However, structural and policy changes are necessary to fully integrate these initiatives into broader social and health care systems. The study advocates for more inclusive, community-based approaches that empower individuals while maintaining ethical and environmental sustainability.”
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GreenSpaces #InclusiveSpaces #SpendTimeInNature #AccessiblePlaces #BuildingCommunity #AccessibleGardens
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🎩🕵️♂️ Introducing the most revolutionary email innovation since spam folders: pay to prove you're human! 🤖🔒 Because nothing screams "I value your connection" like making friends jump through hoops or fork over cash just to say hello. Say goodbye to spam and possibly your social life! 💌💸
https://www.captchainbox.com #emailinnovation #paytoprove #humanverification #spamfolder #socialconnections #HackerNews #ngated -
Dick Van Dyke’s secret to healthy living at 100 isn’t a diet or exercise routine, it’s this daily habit that science links to longevity |
There is something instantly joyful about watching Dick Van Dyke dance across a stage. Even at an age…
#NewsBeep #News #Fitness #CA #Canada #dickvandyke #emotionalwellbeing #Health #healthbenefitsofoptimism #healthyaging #HealthyLiving #longevity #meaningfulrelationships #optimism #Positivemindset #socialconnections
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Dick Van Dyke’s secret to healthy living at 100 isn’t a diet or exercise routine, it’s this daily habit that science links to longevity |
There is something instantly joyful about watching Dick Van Dyke dance across a stage. Even at an age…
#NewsBeep #News #Fitness #AU #Australia #DickVanDyke #emotionalwellbeing #Health #healthbenefitsofoptimism #healthyaging #healthyliving #longevity #meaningfulrelationships #optimism #positivemindset #socialconnections
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/581775/ Dick Van Dyke’s secret to healthy living at 100 isn’t a diet or exercise routine, it’s this daily habit that science links to longevity | #DickVanDyke #Éire #EmotionalWellbeing #Fitness #Health #HealthBenefitsOfOptimism #HealthyAging #HealthyLiving #IE #Ireland #longevity #MeaningfulRelationships #optimism #PositiveMindset #SocialConnections
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Family Bonds Enhance Longevity in Female Baboons, Study Reveals |
Female baboons who maintain strong family bonds with mothers, sisters, and daughters enjoy significantly longer lifespans, new research…
#NewsBeep #News #Wildlife #AU #Australia #baboons #familybonds #femalebaboons #Science #socialconnections #survivaladvantages
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https://www.europesays.com/ie/561135/ Family Bonds Enhance Longevity in Female Baboons, Study Reveals | #baboons #Éire #FamilyBonds #FemaleBaboons #IE #Ireland #Science #SocialConnections #SurvivalAdvantages #Wildlife
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/1058655/ Family Bonds Enhance Longevity in Female Baboons, Study Reveals | #baboons #FamilyBonds #FemaleBaboons #Science #SocialConnections #SurvivalAdvantages #UK #UnitedKingdom #wildlife
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/308268/ Family Bonds Enhance Longevity in Female Baboons, Study Reveals | #baboons #FamilyBonds #FemaleBaboons #SocialConnections #SurvivalAdvantages #Tanzania
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Loneliness has a demographic footprint. The new essay from @hpa_passarelli outlines how relational disconnection interacts with mortality, fertility, and migration – and why it matters for understanding population change. Check it out!
#Demography #Loneliness #Socialconnections
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Why is #CommunityMarketing Becoming Relevant?
#Loneliness 🧑💻 People are feeling #lonely, spending time alone in front of #screens and missing out on real #socialconnections.
#Noncommittal 🙅 Many people today no longer want to make a firm #commitment.
#ContentGraph vs #SocialGraph 🙋 Discovering common interests through #sharedcontent makes #communities relevant.
#InfluencerSaturation 🤷 The credibility of #influencermarketing is declining.
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1363: A friend
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Medium (Personal)
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2025/08/05
A friend to all.
Therefore, a friend to none.
Last updated May 3, 2025. These terms govern all In Sight Publishing content—past, present, and future—and supersede any prior notices. In Sight Publishing by Scott Douglas Jacobsen is licensed under a Creative Commons BY‑NC‑ND 4.0; © In Sight Publishing by Scott Douglas Jacobsen 2012–Present. All trademarks, performances, databases & branding are owned by their rights holders; no use without permission. Unauthorized copying, modification, framing or public communication is prohibited. External links are not endorsed. Cookies & tracking require consent, and data processing complies with PIPEDA & GDPR; no data from children < 13 (COPPA). Content meets WCAG 2.1 AA under the Accessible Canada Act & is preserved in open archival formats with backups. Excerpts & links require full credit & hyperlink; limited quoting under fair-dealing & fair-use. All content is informational; no liability for errors or omissions: Feedback welcome, and verified errors corrected promptly. For permissions or DMCA notices, email: [email protected]. Site use is governed by BC laws; content is “as‑is,” liability limited, users indemnify us; moral, performers’ & database sui generis rights reserved.
#friendship #lifeAdvice #proverb #relationships #socialConnections
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/520276/ Britain’s ‘best places to retire’ revealed #Britain #CheshamAndAmersham #England #FinancialSecurity #GreatBritain #london #NorthernIreland #Scotland #SeniorHousing #SocialConnections #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
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Lifetime of social ties adds up to healthy aging at molecular level
https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/09/lifetime-social-ties-adds-healthy-aging
#HackerNews #LifetimeSocialTies #HealthyAging #MolecularHealth #SocialConnections #AgingResearch
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Carbondale Urbanist Society Work Day
Commune, Sunday, September 21 at 11:00 AM CDT
Carbondale Urbanist Society invited you to help build benches for your community! Please bring as screwdrivers, drills, sanders, or other tools you have available. If you have no tools that’s ok too!
https://www.carbondale.info/event/carbondale-urbanist-society-work-day
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A 5-year study finds it is not gullibility but community that draws people in. Conspiracy spaces offer identity, support, and purpose, which helps explain their pull and persistence. 🌍🤝🔍✨
Read Full Article
#communitysupport #conspiracytheory #identitycrisis #socialconnections #researchfindings https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00380385251344483
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CW: Discover the real social benefits of disc golf, from friendships to better mental health, and why it beats traditional sports hands down.
Skip the awkward networking. Grab a disc and head out! Disc golf is the best way to make friends without the small talk. Turn up and let the good times roll! #DiscGolf #SocialConnections https://dscglf.net/social-benefits-disc-golf
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🚰🥤 Some genius just discovered that hanging out with like-minded people gives you motivation—shocking, I know! Apparently, the secret to achieving great things is... drumroll, please... having friends! 🤯 Who would've thought that talking to other humans could make life less tedious? Next up: breathing is good for your health! 🙄
https://alanwu.xyz/posts/community/ #geniusideas #friendship #motivation #socialconnections #lifehacks #HackerNews #ngated -
How Respectful Deliberation Enhances Brain Health and Well-Being
#SocialBrain #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityWellbeing #EthicalDialogue #Neuroscience #Psychology #MentalHealth #CommunityHealing #Neurobiology #ConversationForHealth #Resilience #BrainHealth #SocialConnections #EmotionalWellness #HealingThroughDialogue
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Nurture your social connections and engage with your community! 🤝💬 Let's grow together! 🌱🔗 Discover more - link in bio!
#socialconnections #communityengagement #wellbeing #mentalhealth #leeds
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If you believe that the CEOs of Google, Microsoft, or Meta would ever replace their human connection with AI, you'd be dead wrong. Human connections are their most valuable currency. AI is for the unwashed masses, not for "enlightened" leaders.
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Where are your members hanging out? 🌍 With BuddyPress Check-ins Pro, they can check in, tag locations, and share their experiences—right inside your BuddyPress community! No more boring text updates—let’s bring locations to life!
Check Out: https://wbcomdesigns.com/downloads/buddypress-check-ins-pro/
#CommunityEngagement #LocationSharing #Checkins #WordPress #Community #OnlineCommunities #SocialConnections #CommunityFeatures #WPPlugins #UserExperience #CommunityBuilding #BuddyPress #Location
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The Friendship Recession: The Lost Art of Connecting
#HackerNews #FriendshipRecession #LostArtOfConnecting #SocialConnections #MentalHealth #CommunityBuilding
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If I feel lonely and don’t have friends or a girlfriend or wife, then that means I need to earn MYR and acquire all of them using MYR. Fair trade.
#Loneliness #FinancialStability #MalaysianRinggit #FindingFriends #Relationships #EconomicIndependence #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #SocialConnections #EarningMYR #FinancialGoals #SelfImprovement #BuildingRelationships #EconomicSecurity #PersonalWellbeing #FindingSupport #FinancialFreedom #SocialSupport #EconomicEmpowerment #BuildingConnections
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Intentionally Making Close Friends (2021)
https://www.neelnanda.io/blog/43-making-friends
#HackerNews #Intentionally #Making #Close #Friends #2021 #MakingFriends #SocialConnections #FriendshipBuilding #PersonalGrowth
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Discovering Third Places and Astroturf Right-wing Misinformation
In this episode we learn about Third Places and they might be as close as your local Humanist group, then I do a deep dive on a recent Moms4Liberty online event attacking the Trans commu
#ColinWright #GenderIdentity #LoganLancing #MelissaKarwowski #MiaHughes #Moms4Liberty #SocialConnections #SocialJustice #ThirdPlaces
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How can we increase #socialconnections across racial, and socioeconomic gaps? Perceived community norms and intergroup anxiety strongly influence our likelihood . Most value and are interested in connecting across difference—esp when working toward a goal
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Brain Buzz: Unraveling the Wacky Web of Emotions and Social Connections!
#EmotionTheory #MentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #Neuroscience #Therapy #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #Psychology #Mindfulness #BrainHealth #SocialConnections #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #Postpositivism #Pragmatism #TransformativeThinking #HealingJourney #BrainCity #MentalHealthMatters
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Unlocking the Secrets of Affective Cognitive Understanding: The Science Behind Reading Emotions
#AffectiveCognitiveUnderstanding #BrainScience #EmotionalIntelligence #Neuromodulators #Oxytocin #SocialConnections #MentalHealth #EmotionalWellbeing #Neuroscience #Empathy #MindReading #Psychology #BrainFunction #CognitivePsychology #HumanConnection
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Men lose half their emotional support networks between 30 and 90, decades-long study finds https://www.psypost.org/men-lose-half-their-emotional-support-networks-between-30-and-90-decades-long-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #EmotionalSupport #MentalHealth #Aging #SocialConnections #MenHealth
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Similarity-attraction proves to be a surprisingly unshakable psychological effect https://www.psypost.org/similarity-attraction-proves-to-be-a-surprisingly-unshakable-psychological-effect/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Psychology #SocialConnections #AttractionTheory #SimilarityAttraction #HumanBehavior
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Practicing gratitude can increase feelings of well-being and social connections. Reflecting on things we're thankful for can actually change our brain chemistry!
Share something you're grateful for today.
#gratitudepractice #wellbeing #socialconnections #mentalhealthawareness #positivitymatters #mindfulness #VeroWellness #TMGcommunity
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The journey to a longer, healthier #life involves mindful choices in #nutrition, #weightmanagement, regular #exercise, quitting #smoking, and fostering #socialconnections.
https://indianf.com/science-backed-longer-healthier-life/#:~:text=The%20journey%20to%20a%20longer%2C%20healthier%20life%20involves%20mindful%20choices%20in%20nutrition%2C%20weight%20management%2C%20regular%20exercise%2C%20quitting%20smoking%2C%20and%20fostering%20social%20connections. -
Be sure to check in on your friends and loved ones, regularly!
"Many previous studies have linked loneliness or social isolation with a higher risk of premature death and other health outcomes. But few, if any, have looked into how these associations depend on the combined impact of different types of social interaction, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal BMC Medicine."
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/09/health/loneliness-linked-with-early-death-risk-wellness/index.html
#health #MentalHealth #loneliness #SocialConnections #study #news
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I need to find an solution for my lack of social connections
It is time to start talking about loneliness.
#Blog #Loneliness #MentalHealth #PersonalBlog #SocialConnections
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Surgeon general: Time to fix problem of #loneliness in #UnitedStates
US Surgeon General #VivekMurthy is introducing a new framework to address loneliness in the United States this week, writing in a new op-ed that #SocialConnections must be a "top public health priority" in the country.
"As it has built for decades, the epidemic of loneliness and isolation has fueled other problems that are killing us and threaten to rip our country apart," Murthy wrote in a NYT op-ed.
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Love this. Yes to more of it. “One psychological trait that experts identify as essential to pursuing and creating new #connections is #optimism. After all, what could be more fundamentally optimistic than attending a dinner with a table full of strangers, expecting to make a new friend? “Optimism is really critical for just starting to get us over the hump,” Dr. Marissa King said. After that, “our sense of #socialconnections really do become a self-fulfilling prophecy: The more we start to engage, the more joy we get, and the more willingness we have to continue engaging.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/11/style/optimism-friendship-dinner.html
