Social Adaptation in Context: The Differential Role of Religiosity and Self-Esteem in Vulnerable vs. Non-vulnerable Populations – A Registered Report Study

Neely, A.B.; Elk, Michiel van; Navarrete, Gorka; Hola, Fernanda; Huepe, David

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.519623

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“…Cognitive control and social cognition are core aspects of social adaptation ( Huepe et al, 2011 ; Samadi and Sohrabi, 2016 ; Neely-Prado et al, 2019 ). This is consistent with recent conceptualizations of social adaptation as a dynamic process encompassing the accommodation own thoughts and behaviors based on social norms and expectations ( Londono and McMillan, 2015 ; Neely-Prado et al, 2021 ; Schulte et al, 2022 ).…”

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“…Loneliness is associated with increased depressive symptoms due to dysfunctional cognition, self-regulation ( Tong et al, 2021 ; Steen et al, 2022 ), alterations in white matter (WM) structures associated with social cognition ( Nakagawa et al, 2015 ) and cognitive control ( Lam et al, 2021 ). However, the negative impact of loneliness can be minimized by social adaptation, defined as appropriate social functioning in line with social norms and expectations ( Londono and McMillan, 2015 ; Neely-Prado et al, 2021 ; Schulte et al, 2022 ). Social adaptation can reduce depressive symptoms through increased social support ( Berkman and Glass, 2000 ; Heinrichs et al, 2003 ; Cohen, 2020 ), enhanced self-esteem ( Denissen et al, 2008 ; Joseph and De Guzman, 2021 ), exposure to stimulating environments ( Jopp and Hertzog, 2010 ; Stevens et al, 2021 ), and enhancement of cognitive and brain reserve ( Darwish et al, 2018 ; Zhao et al, 2020 ).…”

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The impact of loneliness and social adaptation on depressive symptoms: Behavioral and brain measures evidence from a brain health perspective

́Byrne

Gonzalez-Gomez²,

Sepúlveda³

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionEarly detection of depression is a cost-effective way to prevent adverse outcomes on brain physiology, cognition, and health. Here we propose that loneliness and social adaptation are key factors that can anticipate depressive symptoms.MethodsWe analyzed data from two separate samples to evaluate the associations between loneliness, social adaptation, depressive symptoms, and their neural correlates.ResultsFor both samples, hierarchical regression models on self-reported data showed that loneliness and social adaptation have negative and positive effects on depressive symptoms. Moreover, social adaptation reduces the impact of loneliness on depressive symptoms. Structural connectivity analysis showed that depressive symptoms, loneliness, and social adaptation share a common neural substrate. Furthermore, functional connectivity analysis demonstrated that only social adaptation was associated with connectivity in parietal areas.DiscussionAltogether, our results suggest that loneliness is a strong risk factor for depressive symptoms while social adaptation acts as a buffer against the ill effects of loneliness. At the neuroanatomical level, loneliness and depression may affect the integrity of white matter structures known to be associated to emotion dysregulation and cognitive impairment. On the other hand, socio-adaptive processes may protect against the harmful effects of loneliness and depression. Structural and functional correlates of social adaptation could indicate a protective role through long and short-term effects, respectively. These findings may aid approaches to preserve brain health via social participation and adaptive social behavior.

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The impact of loneliness and social adaptation on depressive symptoms: Behavioral and brain measures evidence from a brain health perspective

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Gonzalez-Gomez²,

Sepúlveda³

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…Self-esteem is closely related to one’s emotions, behavior and cognition. Individuals with high self-esteem have strong social adaptation ability, which helps individuals to adjust their mental state and reduce the problem of somatization tendency in the face of difficulties [ 31 ]. Low self-esteem will weaken the ability of individuals to adapt to society, and when faced with difficulties, individuals are prone to negative psychological emotions (such as anxiety), which will affect their mental health [ 11 ].…”

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Insomnia and anxiety among COVID-19 patients in China: the chain mediating effect of psychological capital and self-esteem

Du,

Wu,

Zheng

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background The outbreak of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in 2019 has continued until now, posing a huge threat to the public’s physical and mental health, resulting in different degrees of mental health problems. As a vulnerable segment of the public, anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems among COVID-19 patients. Excessive anxiety aggravates the physical and psychological symptoms of COVID-19 patients, which is detrimental to their treatment and recovery, increases financial expenditure, affects family relations, and adds to the medical burden. Objective This study aimed to explore the role of psychological capital and self-esteem in the relationship between insomnia and anxiety, thereby shedding light on the mechanism of the effect of insomnia on anxiety in COVID-19 patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2022 in Fangcang hospital in Shanghai, China. The self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 718 COVID-19 patients via cell phone using the Internet platform “Questionnaire Star”, which included Athens Insomnia Scale, Psychological Capital Questionnaire, Self-esteem Scale, Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, gender, age, marital status, education. Data analysis was performed using descriptive analysis, independent-samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation analysis, ordinary least-squares regression, and bootstrap method. Results Education background had significant impact on anxiety in COVID-19 patients (F = 7.70, P < 0.001). Insomnia, psychological capital, self-esteem and anxiety were significantly correlated, respectively (P < 0.001). And Regression analysis showed that insomnia had a direct negative predictive effect on psychological capital (β = -0.70, P < 0.001) and self-esteem (β = -0.13, P < 0.001). Psychological capital had a direct positive predictive effect on self-esteem (β = 0.12, P < 0.001). Insomnia had a direct positive predictive effect on anxiety (β = 0.61, P < 0.001). Both psychological capital and self-esteem had significant negative predictive effects on anxiety (β = -0.06, P < 0.05; β = -0.72, P < 0.001). The results showed that the mediating effect of psychological capital and self-esteem was significant, and the mediating effect value was 0.21. First, the indirect effect consisting of insomnia - psychological capital - anxiety was 0.04, showing that psychological capital had a significant mediating effect. Second, the indirect effect consisting of insomnia-self-esteem-anxiety had a value of 0.10, indicating that self-esteem had a significant mediating effect. Third, the indirect effect consisting of insomnia-psychological capital-self-esteem-anxiety had a value of 0.06, suggesting that psychological capital and self-esteem had a significant chain mediating effect between insomnia and anxiety. Conclusions Insomnia had a significant positive predictive effect on anxiety. Insomnia was first associated with a decrease in psychological capital, followed by a sequential decrease in self-esteem, which in turn was associated with increased anxiety symptoms in COVID-19 patients. Therefore, focusing on improving the psychological capital and self-esteem of patients can help alleviate the anxiety caused by insomnia in COVID-19 patients. It is recommended that patients and health care professionals increase the psychological capital and Self-esteem of COVID-19 patients through various methods to counter the effects of insomnia on anxiety.

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“…The SASS was initially developed to evaluate social functioning in clinical populations 52 . However, it has been increasingly used to assess social adaptation in non-clinical populations 11,[53][54][55] . The items tap into levels of engagement with the environment (e.g., "Do you feel able to organize your environment according to your wishes and needs?…”

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The neurocognitive impact of loneliness and social networks on social adaptation

Franco-O'Byrne

Sepúlveda

Gonzalez-Gomez

et al. 2023

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Social adaptation arises from the interaction between the individual and the social environment. However, little empirical evidence exists regarding the relationship between social contact and social adaptation. We propose that loneliness and social networks are key factors explaining social adaptation. Sixty-four healthy subjects with no history of psychiatric conditions participated in this study. All participants completed self-report questionnaires about loneliness, social network, and social adaptation. On a separate day, subjects underwent a resting state fMRI recording session. A hierarchical regression model on self-report data revealed that loneliness and social network were negatively and positively associated with social adaptation. Functional connectivity (FC) analysis showed that loneliness was associated with decreased FC between the fronto-amygdalar and fronto-parietal regions. In contrast, the social network was positively associated with FC between the fronto-temporo-parietal network. Finally, an integrative path model examined the combined effects of behavioral and brain predictors of social adaptation. The model revealed that social networks mediated the effects of loneliness on social adaptation. Further, loneliness-related abnormal brain FC (previously shown to be associated with difficulties in cognitive control, emotion regulation, and sociocognitive processes) emerged as the strongest predictor of poor social adaptation. Findings offer insights into the brain indicators of social adaptation and highlight the role of social networks as a buffer against the maladaptive effects of loneliness. These findings can inform interventions aimed at minimizing loneliness and promoting social adaptation and are especially relevant due to the high prevalence of loneliness around the globe. These findings also serve the study of social adaptation since they provide potential neurocognitive factors that could influence social adaptation.

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Social Adaptation in Context: The Differential Role of Religiosity and Self-Esteem in Vulnerable vs. Non-vulnerable Populations – A Registered Report Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 78 publications

The impact of loneliness and social adaptation on depressive symptoms: Behavioral and brain measures evidence from a brain health perspective

The impact of loneliness and social adaptation on depressive symptoms: Behavioral and brain measures evidence from a brain health perspective

Insomnia and anxiety among COVID-19 patients in China: the chain mediating effect of psychological capital and self-esteem

The neurocognitive impact of loneliness and social networks on social adaptation

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