Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Edith Chen, Phoebe H. Lam, Eric D. Finegood, Nicholas A. Turiano, Daniel K. Mroczek, Gregory E. Miller
Summary: Research shows that maintaining a balance between giving and receiving social support in relationships may lower the risk of all-cause mortality. This balance is also beneficial in instrumental social support and remains significant even after accounting for other factors.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Stephen Gallagher, Paraic S. O'Suilleabhain, Michael A. Smith
Summary: The study found associations between giving and receiving emotional social support and cardiovascular reactivity, with receiving support having a greater impact on cardiovascular reactivity. In addition, the association between giving social support and cardiovascular reactivity disappeared when receiving support was controlled for.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
DeAnnah R. Byrd, Yanping Jiang, Samuele Zilioli, Roland J. Thorpe, Peter A. Lichtenberg, Keith E. Whitfield
Summary: This study found that overall social support did not have a significant effect on blood pressure, but education level moderated the relationship between social support and diastolic blood pressure. These findings underscore the importance of considering psychosocial factors in the cardiovascular health outcomes of African Americans.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Tao Jiang, Syamil Yakin, Jennifer Crocker, Baldwin M. Way
Summary: This study found that the perception of being able to provide support moderated the relationship between positive social relationships and systemic inflammation, indicating that positive social relationships are associated with lower inflammation levels only for individuals who believe they can provide more support in those relationships. Furthermore, the moderating effects of perceived support-giving may vary by gender, being significant only in women based on preliminary evidence.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Louise Hawkley, Kristin Wroblewski, Kathleen A. Cagney, Linda J. Waite
Summary: This report introduces two new measures to NSHAP data users, one assessing older adults' resilience and the other assessing social support-giving. The study found that these measures have acceptable psychometric characteristics, convergent validity, and predictive utility.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Toby Wise, Caroline J. Charpentier, Peter Dayan, Dean Mobbs
Summary: In social environments, humans exploit an interactive cognitive map of the social environment to infer other agents' preferences and simulate their future behavior. They use a model-based inverse reinforcement learning model to explain participants' inferences about threatening agents' preferences and enact generalized, model-based behavioral responses. Behavior is best explained by a planning algorithm that incorporates simulations of the threat's goal-directed behavior.
Article
Psychology, Applied
Ada Sil Patterer, Takuya Yanagida, Jana Kuehnel, Christian Korunka
Summary: The norm of reciprocity does not always apply to the mutual flow of social support among employees, and this can have varying implications depending on whether social exchanges gain, drain, or conserve resources. To explore support exchange patterns and their relationship with basic need satisfaction and emotional exhaustion, a multilevel latent profile analysis was conducted. Four support exchange profiles were identified at the day level, and three support exchange classes were identified at the person level. Over-reciprocating days were associated with the highest levels of need satisfaction and the lowest levels of emotional exhaustion, and over-reciprocators were most likely to satisfy their needs for autonomy.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Mahdi Hajiali, Ebrahim Teimoury, Meysam Rabiee, Dursun Delen
Summary: Changes in demand patterns and unexpected events are the main causes of delays in healthcare emergency operations. To improve the coverage of future demands, researchers suggest moving idle ambulances between emergency bases. They developed a mathematical model-driven decision support system that optimally relocates emergency response vehicles to maximize demand coverage and minimize travel time. Real-time risk assessment and a comparison with existing policy were conducted to validate the system, showing improved response time and coverage ratio.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xue Yang
Summary: This study investigates the social support exchange process in social commerce, specifically examining the influence of receiving online social support on giving social support mediated by peer relations. The findings suggest that receiving social support has a partial effect on the intention to offer support in social commerce, mediated by trust in peers and the norm of reciprocity. This study contributes to the understanding of social commerce research by exploring the dynamics of social support exchange among peers and extending the peer relations perspective to the context of social commerce.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arpana Pandit, Yoshinori Nakagawa
Summary: The study examined the effects of reciprocal exchanges of emotional and instrumental support on depression among survivors of an earthquake. It found that receiving emotional support alleviated depression only when accompanied by giving emotional support, while the net amount of instrumental support given increased depression. The practical implications of the study were discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Changmin Peng, Yiyang Yuan, Jeffrey A. Burr, Jan E. Mutchler, Qian Song, Kate L. Lapane
Summary: This study examined the associations between social contact, social participation, and social support during the COVID-19 pandemic and depression and anxiety. The results showed that in-person contact was related to lower levels of depression, while in-person contact and attending religious services were related to lower levels of anxiety. Giving and receiving support were associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGING & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Tineke Backer van Ommeren, Marianne Vreugdenhil, Hans M. Koot, Annelies Spek, Anke M. Scheeren, Robert M. Jertberg, Sander Begeer
Summary: Impaired social-emotional reciprocity is a defining feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The recently developed Interactive Drawing Test (IDT) shows promise in identifying subtle differences in reciprocal behavior between adults with and without ASD with average intelligence. This study highlights the importance of sensitive tests for assessing impaired reciprocity in the clinical field.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Business
Shike Li, Kriti Jain, Konstantina Tzini
Summary: This study highlights the negative consequences of perceived supervisor support, showing that it can lead to unethical pro-supervisor behavior, especially for employees high in Machiavellianism. The results from three experimental studies provide consistent support for the proposed model.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yaniv Kanat-Maymon, Shira Wolfson, Rinat Cohen, Guy Roth
Summary: The study found that providing support to dogs not only benefits the well-being and mental health of dog owners, but also enhances their closeness with the dogs. Additionally, the tendency to care for the dog increased with the owner's well-being and closeness.
JOURNAL OF HAPPINESS STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tristen K. Inagaki, Gabriella M. Alvarez, Edward Orehek, Rebecca A. Ferrer, Stephen B. Manuck, Nicole M. Abaya, Keely A. Muscatell
Summary: Support-giving behavior is associated with better physical health, but the biological mechanisms involved are unclear. This study explores whether support-giving is uniquely related to lower systemic inflammation, a biological marker of health, compared to other psychosocial factors.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
David H. Gustafson, Rachel Kornfield, Marie-Louise Mares, Darcie C. Johnston, Olivia J. Cody, Ellie Fan Yang, David H. Gustafson, Juwon Hwang, Jane E. Mahoney, John J. Curtin, Alexander Tahk, Dhavan Shah
Summary: This study assessed the effects of an eHealth intervention for older adults on quality of life, independence, and related outcomes. The results indicated that among participants with high healthcare utilization, the intervention group showed better trajectories for mental quality of life, social support, and depression. Additionally, the intervention may be more effective among individuals with multiple chronic conditions.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Communication
Jordan M. Foley, Michael W. Wagner, Ceri Hughes, Jiyoun Suk, Katherine J. Cramer, Lewis A. Friedland, Dhavan Shah
Summary: This research provides evidence of the burdens faced by Black and Hispanic voters in Wisconsin during the 2018 midterm elections, as well as the fact that these groups are not benefiting from policies such as early voting, voting by mail, and absentee voting that are designed to ease voting burdens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juwon Hwang, Porismita Borah, Dhavan Shah, Markus Brauer
Summary: Research shows that seeking information about COVID-19 is strongly linked to emotional distress, especially when consuming news through television and social media. On the other hand, using newspapers as a news source is not significantly associated with increased distress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juwon Hwang, Min-Hsin Su, Xiaoya Jiang, Ruixue Lian, Arina Tveleneva, Dhavan Shah
Summary: This study investigates the patterns of discourse on Twitter regarding COVID-19 vaccines. The analysis reveals distinct topics and connection patterns between positive and negative discourse. Positive discourse covers a wide range of topics and interacts with verified sources, while negative discourse tends to interact with politicians and online influencers. Public health communicators should address specific topics based on audience segmentation to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
Article
Oncology
Elizabeth S. S. Burnside, Sarina Schrager, Lori DuBenske, Jon Keevil, Terry Little, Amy Trentham-Dietz, Betsy Rolland, Dhavan Shah, Oguzhan Alagoz
Summary: This study successfully developed a shared decision-making tool for breast cancer screening using interdisciplinary team science methods and quality improvement principles. Two iterative cycles of plan-do-study-act were conducted to develop and improve the tool, and patient and physician feedback and data supported its implementation. This study demonstrates the importance of team science and quality improvement in improving breast cancer screening.
JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Communication
Xiaoya Jiang, Juwon Hwang, Min-Hsin Su, Michael W. Wagner, Dhavan Shah
Summary: This study examines the association between political ideology and COVID-19 vaccine intention, and how this association is mediated by perceived vaccine effectiveness, perceived side effects, and perceived severity of the illness. The study also explores the moderating effects of partisan information flow on the relationship between ideology and these factors. Results show that conservatives are less likely to intend to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and this association is significantly influenced by perceived effectiveness and side effects of the vaccine, as well as perceived severity of the illness. The study also finds that the partisanship of news sources and discussion partners can moderate conservatives' perception of vaccine effectiveness.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Communication
Linqi Lu, Jiawei Liu, Sang Jung Kim, Ran Tao, Dhavan V. Shah, Douglas M. McLeod
Summary: This study examines the effects of communicating numerical vaccine efficacy information on vaccination intentions, and finds that communicating a high efficacy rate of the vaccine increases perceived response efficacy and hope, thereby boosting vaccination intention. Additionally, fear about the virus is positively associated with hope about the vaccine.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Communication
Xiaoya Jiang, Yini Zhang, Jisoo Kim, Jon Pevehouse, Dhavan Shah
Summary: By studying the expression patterns of vocal partisans from opposing camps on social media, we find that polarized partisan expression can be characterized by three divergences: different thematic emphases on the same issue, response to different real-world events on the same issue, and a temporal disconnect at the aggregate level. These divergences not only reflect and explain existing polarization concepts but also indicate an epistemological chasm between partisan groups.
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
(2023)
Article
Communication
Xiaoya Jiang, Juwon Hwang, Dhavan V. Shah, Shreenita Ghosh, Markus Brauer
Summary: This study found that news media attention was positively associated with social-distancing behavior, with perceived effectiveness of social distancing mediating this relationship. Media trust negatively moderated the impact of news attention on the perceived effectiveness of social distancing, while social norms negatively moderated the relationship between perceived effectiveness and social-distancing behavior.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Communication
Shreenita Ghosh, Min-Hsin Su, Aman Abhishek, Jiyoun Suk, Chau Tong, Kruthika Kamath, Ornella Hills, Teresa Correa, Christine Garlough, Porismita Borah, Dhavan Shah
Summary: The research found that left-leaning media paid more attention to the #MeToo movement and topics related to sexual behavior, while mentions of language markers such as sexual misconduct, harassment, and assault decreased across media outlets on the political spectrum during the study period, with an increase in mentions of the #MeToo movement. Stories related to entertainment and accusations against politicians, especially those in power at the federal level, were observed to be the strongest drivers of news media attention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRESS-POLITICS
(2022)
Article
Communication
Ranran Z. Mi, Rachel Kornfield, Dhavan V. Shah, Adam Maus, David H. Gustafson
Summary: This study investigates the impact of different communication modes in digital health interventions on the management of chronic diseases, and finds that intraindividual exposure to one's own posts is associated with decreased drug use, dyadic production is related to increased bonding, and network production is associated with reduced risky drinking.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2022)
Article
Communication
Ayellet Pelled, Josephine Lukito, Jordan Foley, Yini Zhang, Zhongkai Sun, Jon C. W. Pevehouse, Dhavan Shah
Summary: The study found that different news outlets show differential patterns in coverage of mass shootings based on contextual particularities. Across all news media, a higher number of non-Black victims resulted in increased coverage, while for moderate news outlets, an increase in the number of Black victims predicted reduced coverage. Additionally, child deaths drove up coverage of gun rights in moderate news outlets.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION
(2021)
Article
Communication
Chris Wells, Lewis A. Friedland, Ceri Hughes, Dhavan V. Shah, Jiyoun Suk, Michael W. Wagner
Summary: A certain social-political geography recurs across European and North American societies, with widening political and cultural gaps between metropolitan and rural communities. Despite political communication research focusing on national or cross-national levels, geographic place still provides a powerful grounding for individuals' lifeworld experiences, identities, and orientations to political communications and politics. The study on Wisconsin shows significant differences in media consumption, political talk, and anti-elite attitudes between geographic locations, with television news playing a major role across all locations. Residents of metropolitan communities consume more national and international news from prestige sources and have more cleanly sorted talk networks by partisanship. Contrary to stereotypes, residents of small towns and rural areas do not consume more conservative media than other citizens, even without considering partisanship. The theoretical model and empirical results emphasize the importance of considering the intersections of place and politics in understanding news consumption behaviors and the meanings citizens derive from media content.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRESS-POLITICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karli R. Hochstatter, Wajiha Z. Akhtar, Sarah Dietz, Klaren Pe-Romashko, David H. Gustafson, Dhavan V. Shah, Sarah Krechel, Cameron Liebert, Rebecca Miller, Nabila El-Bassel, Ryan P. Westergaard
Summary: This study highlights the increased illicit substance use, decreased confidence, and higher rates of missing HIV medications among PLWH and SUD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Optimal support for this vulnerable population is crucial to prevent negative health outcomes.
Article
Communication
Mengfei Guan, Jeong Yeob Han, Dhavan Shah, David H. Gustafson
Summary: The study integrated social support literature into research on physician-patient communication, proposing and validating a model describing how social support can enhance patient participation in health care by improving health information competence. Results from structural equation modeling analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal data showed a positive association between perceived social support and health information competence, with the latter fully mediating the relationship between social support and patient participation in health care.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2021)
