social isolation
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Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov Sep 1, 2023 3 facts
referencePantell M, Rehkopf D, Jutte D, Syme SL, Balmes J, and Adler N published a study in 2013 in the American Journal of Public Health identifying social isolation as a predictor of mortality comparable to traditional clinical risk factors.
claimPantell M, Rehkopf D, Jutte D, Syme SL, Balmes J, and Adler N identified social isolation as a predictor of mortality comparable to traditional clinical risk factors in a 2013 study published in the American Journal of Public Health.
claimPsychosocial factors, including occupational stress, social support or isolation, sleep quality, and mental health, are shaped by racial, economic, and other societal structures.
Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 3 facts
claimQi X, Malone SK, Pei Y, Zhu Z, and Wu B found that social isolation and loneliness are associated with the onset of insomnia symptoms among middle-aged and older adults in the United States, according to a 2023 population-based cohort study published in Psychiatry Research.
claimOlder adults have a heightened vulnerability to social isolation and loneliness.
claimSocial isolation and loneliness in older adults often result from life transitions such as the loss of a partner, solitary living, shrinking social circles, and reduced social engagement.
Memory and Sleep: How Are They Connected? ncoa.org Jun 4, 2025 2 facts
claimRisk factors for insomnia, such as chronic illness, certain prescription medications, and social isolation, tend to increase as individuals age.
claimAs people age, the risk factors for insomnia increase due to issues such as chronic pain, prescription medications, social isolation, and lack of exercise.
Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com Dec 5, 2019 2 facts
referenceLoneliness and social isolation are risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke, as determined by a 2016 systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal observational studies by N. K. Valtorta et al. in Heart.
referenceSocial isolation and loneliness are associated with all-cause mortality in older men and women, according to a 2013 study by A. Steptoe et al. published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
CBT for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Techniques for Lasting Relief revivespokane.com Oct 22, 2025 1 fact
claimWithout proper treatment, anxiety disorders often become chronic conditions that can lead to secondary problems such as depression, substance abuse, and social isolation.
Impact of Parenting Style on Early Childhood Learning - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jun 29, 2022 1 fact
claimNew parents face physical and financial demands of child-rearing, as well as lifestyle changes that can lead to negative consequences such as strained spousal relationships and social isolation, as noted by Song et al. in 2022.
Addressing Chronic Stress in Therapy | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com May 8, 2024 1 fact
claimChanges in societal structures and a lack of perceived social support contribute to feelings of isolation and loneliness, which exacerbate stress levels.
The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ... childrenandscreens.org 1 fact
perspectiveAnnie Maheux, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC, Chapel Hill, states that while social interaction with AI chatbots may feel comfortable for adolescents in the moment, these interactions may contribute to social isolation or loneliness.
Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe multicultural nature of London creates challenges for students from diverse backgrounds, including acculturative stress and social isolation, which negatively impact sleep quality.
How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Mental Health columbiapsychiatry.org Mar 16, 2022 1 fact
claimThe COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated sleep difficulties in Americans due to social isolation, the closure of schools and offices, and economic instability.
Work environment risk factors causing day-to-day stress in ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2022 1 fact
referenceJohnson, Hall, and Theorell studied the combined effects of job strain and social isolation on cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality in a random sample of the Swedish male working population.