Table 1 Components of social connection (Taken from Holt-Lundstad, 2018) [1]
From: Social connection and mortality in UK Biobank: a prospective cohort analysis
Component | Definition | Example measures |
|---|---|---|
Functional | Functions provided by, or perceived to be available because of, social relationships | Received support Perceptions of social support Perceived loneliness |
Structural | Existence of and interconnections among different social relationships and roles | Marital status Living alone or not Social networks Social integration Social isolation |