Affectionate touch and diurnal oxytocin levels: An ecological momentary assessment study
E Schneider, D Hopf, C Aguilar-Raab, D Scheele… - Elife, 2023 - elifesciences.org
Background: Affectionate touch, which is vital for mental and physical health, was restricted
during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study investigated the association between momentary …
during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study investigated the association between momentary …
Long-term care need, loneliness, and perceived social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the German Ageing Survey
A Hajek, K Grupp, G Aarabi, RM Gyasi… - Aging clinical and …, 2023 - Springer
Background There is a complete lack of studies focusing on the association between care
degree (reflecting the long-term care need) and loneliness or social isolation in Germany …
degree (reflecting the long-term care need) and loneliness or social isolation in Germany …
[HTML][HTML] Loneliness during the post-confinement period: The significance of social living conditions for stress biomarkers and memory
D Batallas, V Rodriguez-Hernandez, V Hidalgo… - Behavioural Brain …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown, concerns about the impact of loneliness and
reduced social interactions on mental health have arisen. This study explored the …
reduced social interactions on mental health have arisen. This study explored the …
Self-criticism and romantic relationship satisfaction as serial mediators of links between childhood psychological maltreatment and loneliness
G Bırni, SA Satıcı, ME Deniz - Child abuse & neglect, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Psychological maltreatment may be one of the causes of adults' loneliness
despite having a partner. There are some links between psychological maltreatment, self …
despite having a partner. There are some links between psychological maltreatment, self …
Chronic loneliness: neurocognitive mechanisms and interventions
M Morr, X Liu, R Hurlemann, B Becker… - Psychotherapy and …, 2022 - karger.com
Loneliness has been associated with detrimental effects on mental and physical health and
is increasingly recognized as a critical public health issue which may be further exacerbated …
is increasingly recognized as a critical public health issue which may be further exacerbated …
Sleep duration on workdays is correlated with subjective workload and subjective impact of high workload on sleep in young healthy adults
C von Gall, T Muth, P Angerer - Brain Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Psychosocial stress is widespread worldwide and particularly affects young adults. There is
a close and bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and mental health. Sleep …
a close and bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and mental health. Sleep …
Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Nutritional, Functional and Frailty Biomarkers of People Living in Nursing Homes. A Prospective Study
AC De Souza Oliveira… - … research for nursing, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background Nursing home residences suffered a lockdown from the beginning of the COVID-
19 pandemic. The present study prospectively evaluates the frailty, functional, and nutritional …
19 pandemic. The present study prospectively evaluates the frailty, functional, and nutritional …
Examining surgeon stress in robotic and laparoscopic surgery
J Sujka, A Ahmed, R Kang, EA Grimsley… - Journal of Robotic …, 2024 - Springer
Robotic surgery may decrease surgeon stress compared to laparoscopic. To evaluate
intraoperative surgeon stress, we measured salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol. We …
intraoperative surgeon stress, we measured salivary alpha-amylase and cortisol. We …
[HTML][HTML] Loneliness and time alone in everyday life: A descriptive-exploratory study of subjective and objective social isolation
AF Danvers, LD Efinger, MR Mehl, PJ Helm… - Journal of Research in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Loneliness—the subjective experience of social isolation—is a common experience that can
become an enduring feature of everyday life. How does feeling lonely relate to spending …
become an enduring feature of everyday life. How does feeling lonely relate to spending …
Exploring the relationship between loneliness and volunteering amongst Australian adults: a cross-sectional study
T Williams, A Lakhani, E Spelten - BMC public health, 2024 - Springer
Background Alleviating loneliness and fostering social connections and a sense of
belonging are essential for individuals' well-being in the aftermath of the COVID-19 …
belonging are essential for individuals' well-being in the aftermath of the COVID-19 …