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Social Comparison means examining the difference between oneself and another person
Deutsch: Soziale Verbindung / Español: Conexión Social / Português: Conexão Social / Français: Connexion Sociale / Italiano: Connessione Sociale
In psychology, social connection refers to the relationships and interactions individuals have with others, which provide a sense of belonging, support, and identity. These connections are fundamental to psychological well-being and play a critical role in mental health.
Deutsch: Soziale Verbundenheit / Español: Conectividad social / Português: Conectividade social / Français: Connectivité sociale / Italiano: Connettività sociale
Social Connectivity in the psychology context refers to the quality and extent of an individual’s social bonds and interactions with others. It encompasses not just the number of relationships, but also their depth, emotional availability, reciprocity, and one’s sense of belonging within a community or group.
Social connectivity is a foundational element of mental health, resilience, and identity. It influences emotional regulation, cognitive development, stress responses, and even physical well-being across the lifespan.
Deutsch: Sozialer Kontext / Español: contexto social / Português: contexto social / Français: contexte social / Italiano: contesto sociale
In psychology, social context refers to the immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops. It includes the culture that the individual is educated or lives in, and the people and institutions with whom they interact.