Being and feeling liked by others: how social inclusion impacts health

Psychology & Health
Freda-Marie HartungBritta Renner

Abstract

This study examined the effects of perceived and actual social inclusion on health across and within individuals from a network perspective. During the first semester, 75 freshmen students provided bi-weekly ratings on their perceived social inclusion and health. To capture actual social inclusion, each student nominated liked and disliked fellow students. Perceived social inclusion mediated the effect of actual social inclusion on health. Specifically, students with more 'likes' perceived more social inclusion and those with higher perceived inclusion reported a better health status (between-person effect). In addition, at time points, when students received more 'likes' they also perceived more social inclusion. They reported better health at times when they felt more included (within-person effect). Thus, the perception of social inclusion is rooted in reality and actual social inclusion has an impact on health when passing the filter of perception.

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May 27, 2017·Applied Psychology. Health and Well-being·Helge GieseBritta Renner
May 10, 2018·Applied Psychology. Health and Well-being·Patrick KlaiberFrances S Chen
May 1, 2019·The Journal of Social Psychology·Wendy De Waal-Andrews, Ilja Van Beest

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