We were also interested in learning how the public feels about same-gender organized social groups or places where men can gather with other men and women with other women. Majorities of U.S. adults ...

The social cure theory rests on a bedrock of robust findings that belonging to many social groups benefits a person’s physical and mental health. However, our recent cross-cultural research ...

From posting hashtags to finding like-minded communities, social media has transformed where, when and how people engage with civic and political activities. This chapter uses survey data to explore ...

"The strongest protective factor against postpartum depressive symptoms was having parental support for girls' education,...[Also] adolescent mothers who had a female friend to confide in experienced ...

Across the country, small groups are working to rebuild social connection amid rising loneliness in their own modest ways. It sounds simple — building relationships. But they’re up against powerful ...

Are anger, anxiety, depression or stress blocking you from achieving your personal goals? Are you suffering from grief, loss or betrayal? Maybe you are just feeling stuck. Perhaps your romantic ...

Strong social connections and regular physical activity work together to support healthier, happier lives in older adults.

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2025.-The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a new loan to improve the quality of cross-sectoral social protection in Chile, targeting 2.2 million ...

Support groups provide "counternarratives of empowerment," challenging societal norms and allowing individuals with MS to redefine their identities. The author critiques pharmaceutical representatives ...