Public Health Guidelines for Social Connection: An International Delphi Study.
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| Titel: | Public Health Guidelines for Social Connection: An International Delphi Study. |
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| Autoren: | Card KG; Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada. Electronic address: kcard@sfu.ca., Refol J; Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada., Hill TG; Division of Psychology, University of Dundee, Scotland., Benoit C; University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada., Coplan RJ; Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada., Joordens S; Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough., Roddick CM; Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada., Oliffe JL; School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada; Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia., Dej E; Department of Criminology, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Canada., Chen FS; Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada., Pinel EC; Department of Psychological Science, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT., Helm PJ; Department of Psychology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT., Skakoon-Sparling S; Department of Psychology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada., McKenzie K; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada. |
| Körperschaften: | Members of the Social Connection Guideline Development Expert Advisory Group |
| Quelle: | Health policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands) [Health Policy] 2025 Dec; Vol. 162, pp. 105452. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Sep 26. |
| Publikationsart: | Journal Article |
| Sprache: | English |
| Info zur Zeitschrift: | Publisher: Elsevier Scientific Publishers Country of Publication: Ireland NLM ID: 8409431 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1872-6054 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01688510 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Policy Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Limerick : Elsevier Scientific Publishers Original Publication: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 1984- |
| MeSH-Schlagworte: | Public Health* , Guidelines as Topic* , Social Isolation*/psychology , Loneliness*/psychology , Social Support*, Delphi Technique ; Humans ; Focus Groups |
| Abstract: | Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no competing interests. Background: Loneliness and social isolation are linked to increased morbidity and mortality, with health risks comparable to sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition. Promoting social connection has therefore become a global public health priority. Evidence-based guidelines could help raise awareness of the health impacts of disconnection, shape individual behaviors, and inform community programs and policies. Objective: This study aimed to develop recommended public health guidelines for social connection using a Delphi methodology. Methods: Experts from diverse subfields of Psychology were recruited through networks, nominations, and targeted invitations. In Round 1, open-text responses identified key principles and potential guidelines for individuals and communities. A grounded thematic analysis synthesized these responses into draft guidelines. In subsequent rounds, experts rated their support for each statement. Guidelines with ≥80 % expert endorsement were refined through focus groups. Results: The final product included 12 guidelines: six for individuals and six for communities. Community guidelines focus on: (1) raising awareness of connection, (2) supporting social-emotional development, (3) prioritizing social health in policy, (4) designing connection-friendly environments, (5) promoting accessibility and inclusion, and (6) measuring social wellbeing. Individual guidelines emphasize: (1) making connection a lifelong priority, (2) cultivating a positive social outlook, (3) building diverse networks, (4) prioritizing meaningful interactions, (5) developing new relationships, and (6) using technology wisely. Conclusions: These expert-informed guidelines may serve as a framework for advancing individual and population-level efforts to strengthen social wellbeing. (Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.) |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Delphi study; Loneliness; Mental health; Public health guidelines; Social connection; Social isolation |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251102 Date Completed: 20251112 Latest Revision: 20251112 |
| Update Code: | 20251113 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105452 |
| PMID: | 41176973 |
| Datenbank: | MEDLINE |
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Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstract: | Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare no competing interests.<br />Background: Loneliness and social isolation are linked to increased morbidity and mortality, with health risks comparable to sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition. Promoting social connection has therefore become a global public health priority. Evidence-based guidelines could help raise awareness of the health impacts of disconnection, shape individual behaviors, and inform community programs and policies.<br />Objective: This study aimed to develop recommended public health guidelines for social connection using a Delphi methodology.<br />Methods: Experts from diverse subfields of Psychology were recruited through networks, nominations, and targeted invitations. In Round 1, open-text responses identified key principles and potential guidelines for individuals and communities. A grounded thematic analysis synthesized these responses into draft guidelines. In subsequent rounds, experts rated their support for each statement. Guidelines with ≥80 % expert endorsement were refined through focus groups.<br />Results: The final product included 12 guidelines: six for individuals and six for communities. Community guidelines focus on: (1) raising awareness of connection, (2) supporting social-emotional development, (3) prioritizing social health in policy, (4) designing connection-friendly environments, (5) promoting accessibility and inclusion, and (6) measuring social wellbeing. Individual guidelines emphasize: (1) making connection a lifelong priority, (2) cultivating a positive social outlook, (3) building diverse networks, (4) prioritizing meaningful interactions, (5) developing new relationships, and (6) using technology wisely.<br />Conclusions: These expert-informed guidelines may serve as a framework for advancing individual and population-level efforts to strengthen social wellbeing.<br /> (Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.) |
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| ISSN: | 1872-6054 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105452 |