Leisure is a key life domain and a core ingredient for overall well-being. Yet, within positive
psychology, its definition and the psychological pathways by which it evokes happiness are …

A hypothesized need to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships is
evaluated in light of the empirical literature. The need is for frequent, nonaversive …

Abstract Background and Objectives The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic and social distancing measures are an extreme stressor that might result in …

Abstract We describe the Cacioppo Evolutionary Theory of Loneliness (ETL) and its
manifestations in contemporary society. The early conceptualizations of loneliness were as …

Social connectedness is essential for health and longevity, while isolation exacts a heavy
toll on individuals and society. We present US social connectedness magnitudes and trends …

This research is designed to empirically investigate how social media needs and innovation
influence the adoption of social media amongst Internet users. The theoretical perspective of …

We present evidence from a 5-year longitudinal study for the prospective associations
between loneliness and depressive symptoms in a population-based, ethnically diverse …

Perceived support is consistently linked to good mental health, which is typically explained
as resulting from objectively supportive actions that buffer stress. Yet this explanation has …

Social epidemiology is the study of how the social world influences--and in many cases
defines--the fundamental determinants of health. This link was substantiated in the first …

The study developed 2 measures of belongingness based on H. Kohut's (1984) self
psychology theory. The Social Connectedness Scale and the Social Assurance Scale were …