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  1. 1. Exploring Parasocial Relationships Formed in Isolation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Gabriela Kamenova; [2024]
    Keywords : Parasocial interaction; parasocial relationship; isolation; Covid-19; Coronavirus; loneliness; parasocial breakup; parasocial romance; parasocial monetization; attachment theory; parasocial attachment; Bulgaria;

    Abstract : A few years ago Covid-19 locked people down at their homes, effectively limiting their social connections and pushing the communicative outlet of the online realm in the forefront. If one wanted to socialize or seek entertainment, there was almost no other choice but to do so via turning to popular or social media. READ MORE

  3. 2. Stolen moments: a mixed-method thesis on loneliness in tertiary education

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Hjalmar Durling; [2023]
    Keywords : loneliness; university; social exclusion; emotional loneliness; social loneliness; mixed-method; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis employs a mixed-method sequential explanatory design to investigate perceived loneliness. In the first phase, using survey data from SOM-undersökningen (2023), the quantitative analysis uncovers an association between tertiary education and perceived loneliness in Sweden; diverging from established literature that links education to improved subjective health outcomes. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Default Mode Network’s Role in Perceived Social Isolation and Social Connection: A Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Elin Annerud Awrohum; [2022]
    Keywords : default mode network; perceived social isolation; loneliness; social connection;

    Abstract : Feelings of social connection are important to maintain physical and psychological well-being. Perceived social isolation, or loneliness, is the subjective experience of feeling socially isolated and may be a direct threat to our health. READ MORE

  5. 4. Fear of Missing Out and Compliance with Restrictions on Socializing

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Mio Negga; [2022]
    Keywords : FoMO; recommendation compliance; socially desirable responding; University students; Covid-19; FoMO; följsamhet av rekommendationer; socialt önskvärda responser; universitetsstudenter; Covid-19;

    Abstract : Fear of missing out (FoMO) represents a fear of losing out on rewarding experiences that others might have. The Covid-19 pandemic has required great restrictions on social interactions, with many reporting experiences of loneliness. The recommendations for the general public have been followed to different extents, depending on the individual. READ MORE

  6. 5. En park för äldre : gestaltning för att motverka ensamhet och social isolering bland äldre människor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Isabella von Platen; [2022]
    Keywords : Social isolering; utemiljö för äldre; terapeutisk park;

    Abstract : Den ökande livslängden i Sverige ger en allt äldre befolkning. Med stigande ålder ökar risken för social isolering när vänkretsen glesas ur. Många äldre får en försämrad hälsa vilket gör det svårare att upprätthålla gamla kontakter och skapa nya. READ MORE