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Exploring Social Connectedness across Conceptualization and Context to Enhance Mental Health in Emerging Adults

Sunday, May 24, 2020 · Virtual

Oral · Clinical Science

This symposium explores the role of social connectedness as a protective factor against negative mental health outcomes. By considering the nuances of social connectedness across various models and samples, the authors provide valuable insight into maximizing the effectiveness of social connectedness as a tool for prevention and intervention programing.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Sarah MoranChair
    Georgia State University
  • Meghan GoyerCoChair
    Georgia State University

Presentations

  1. Contemporaneous and Longitudinal Associations Among Relational Intimacy, Loneliness, and Depressed Affect: A Daily Diary StudyAdam Kuczynski, Jonathan Kanter, Alexa Tonel
  2. Associations between Social Capital, First-Generation College Student Status, and Depressive Symptoms in a Diverse College SampleRebecca Browne, McKenna Parnes, Laura Austin, Megan Carreiro, Sarah Schwartz
  3. The Role of Social Connectedness As a Protective Factor in the Context of Stressful Life EventsSarah Moran, Meghan Goyer, Jena Michel, Laura McKee
  4. The Impact of Mindful Acceptance on Social Connectedness and Internalizing Symptoms in Emerging AdultsRebecca Schneider, Meghan Goyer, Laura McKee, Jena Michel, Alyssa Faro