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Insights from longest-running study of ageing released in new book
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.
What is social health?
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.
New Research Dispels 3 Myths About Loneliness
A blog post in Psychology Today yesterday summarises key points and findings from new research that challenges common assumptions about loneliness.
Weak social ties are as just as important as strong ones for life satisfaction
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.
Great new resource
Check out an excellent new resource, “Connect and Thrive: a guide to combatting loneliness and connecting with others.” This is a practical, evidence-based resource co-authored by Sarah Wright of University of Canterbury, a regular member of the New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness working group.
Loneliness poll results
A nationwide survey that was conducted in February this year by New Zealand research company Research First shows that too many New Zealanders don't have the social connections and support that they need. Download the report here.
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