by Louise Rees | Jun 29, 2023 | Loneliness
MSD and the Social Wellbeing Agency have released a new report on the needs of older people in health, housing, finance, and social connection. Amongst the findings reported are that: 17 percent (89,000) of older people experience social connection...
by Louise Rees | Jun 29, 2023 | Loneliness, News Media
Researchers from Massey’s Health and Ageing Research Team (HART) released a book of the findings earlier this month. The book includes chapters on Social Connections and Loneliness. The New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement Study (NZHWR) is the longest running...
by Louise Rees | May 31, 2023 | Loneliness, News Media
A blog post in Psychology Today yesterday summarises key points and findings from new research that challenges common assumptions about loneliness. Myths challenged by the research findings are: The main cause of loneliness is a lack of relationships.It is mostly...
by Louise Rees | May 9, 2023 | Loneliness
Check out an excellent new resource, Connect and Thrive: a guide to combatting loneliness and connecting with others. This practical, evidence-based guide, was co-authored by Sarah Wright of University of Canterbury, who is regular member of the NZ Coalition to End...
by Louise Rees | Apr 21, 2023 | Loneliness
Kasley Killam MPH, a US expert on social connection, explores what is meant by social health, and how we can evaluate and improve this aspect of health for ourselves. Kasley writes: How do you stay healthy? Your answer probably includes exercising regularly, eating...
by Louise Rees | Apr 17, 2023 | Loneliness
A recent study says a mix of weak and strong social ties, known as relational diversity, leads to greater life satisfaction. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with Hanne Collins, an author of the study. Listen to the interview here. An article in this week’s...
