Tag: Social support
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A Sewing Circle, a Home, a Lifeline: The Community Under Threat as Older People’s Homes Are Torn Down
A sewing circle, a home, a lifeline In many communities, the local sewing circle is more than a hobby; it is a social lifeline for older residents. It’s where neighbors share stories, repair garments, and reinforce the everyday rhythms that keep a street feeling like home. Yet in a wave of redevelopment, these intimate social…
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Pets Comfort the Lonely, But Balance with Human Bonds
Overview: Pets as companions and the limits of comfort Pets often serve as emotional anchors for people who live alone, offering companionship, routine, and moments of joy. Yet the question remains: do pets make us happier in a way that translates into overall well-being? A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggests that while pets…
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Why Some Older Canadians Bounce Back After Bad Health
Older Canadians Can and Do Recover Public conversations about aging often center on decline, but a growing body of research is painting a different picture. Among older Canadians, a meaningful share can recover from periods of serious health challenges. A recent Canadian study published in PLOS One followed more than 8,300 seniors with varied health…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression and Anxiety: A Network Perspective
Overview: Why gender matters in depression and anxiety networks Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety arise from intricate, interwoven factors across development and daily life. Recent advances in network and Bayesian causal modeling reveal that psychosocial factors do not operate in isolation; instead, the way they interact can differ between men and women.…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression and Anxiety: A Network Study
Overview of the Research Question Psychological distress such as depression and anxiety does not arise from a single cause. Instead, it emerges from a web of interconnected psychosocial factors, including childhood trauma, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and social support. This study investigates how these factors combine to shape adult mental health, with a particular focus on…
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Gender Differences in Psychosocial Pathways to Depression
Overview Depression and anxiety are influenced by a web of psychosocial factors that evolve from childhood into adulthood. A recent cross-sectional and Bayesian analysis explored how childhood trauma, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and social support interact differently for men and women, shaping pathways to mood and anxiety disorders. By combining network analysis with causal modeling, the…