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In: | Human Communication Research, 46, 2020, 1, S. 86-111 |
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Oxford University Press (OUP)
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Medientyp: | Artikel, E-Artikel |
Umfang: | 86-111 |
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ISSN: |
0360-3989
1468-2958 |
DOI: | 10.1093/hcr/hqz014 |
veröffentlicht in: | Human Communication Research |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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Kollektion: | Oxford University Press (OUP) (CrossRef) |
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>Theoretical explanations for associations between characteristics of social interactions and global well-being (e.g., life satisfaction, loneliness) require further development and empirical grounding. We used the Communicate Bond Belong theory to develop six hypotheses linking the frequency, type, relatedness-to-energy ratio, and volition/choice of everyday social interactions with global well-being. Hypotheses were tested using two experience sampling studies and one 28-day diary study (TotalN = 389; Totalobservations = 10,368). Results suggest that number of social interactions is associated with global well-being, and that the portion of interactions with close partners is associated with lower loneliness. Experiencing unsatiated social needs when alone was negatively associated with global well-being and greater interaction choice was positively associated with global well-being. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about how the pattern and nature of daily sociability are reflective of human thriving.</jats:p> |