THE ROLE OF SOCIAL RELATIONSHIP PARTNERS FOR WELL-BEING AFTER SOCIAL INTERACTIONS IN DIFFERENT MODALITIES
2024
The Role of Social Relationships for Well-Being After Social Interactions
Sample size: 113
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Hueluer Gizem, Borgards Kaila, Macdonald Birthe
Primary Institution: University of Bonn
Hypothesis
How do social relationship partners affect well-being after different types of social interactions?
Conclusion
Social interactions with closer partners lead to higher well-being, especially in face-to-face settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants felt better after social interactions with closer partners.
- Face-to-face interactions resulted in the highest well-being.
- Social network size did not significantly affect well-being after interactions.
Takeaway
Having close friends makes you feel happier after talking to them, especially when you meet in person.
Methodology
The study used 7,861 observations from participants who reported their social interactions over 21 days.
Limitations
The study may not account for all factors influencing well-being in social interactions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 65 to 94, with an average age of 72 years and 40% women.
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