Social Rhythm and Mental Health: A Cross-Cultural Comparison.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social rhythm refers to the regularity with which one engages in social activities throughout the week, and has established links with bipolar disorder, as well as some links with depression and anxiety. The aim of the present study is to examine social rhythm and its relationship to various aspects of health, including physical health, negative mental health, and positive mental health.

Method

Questionnaire data were obtained from a large-scale multi-national sample of 8095 representative participants from the U.S., Russia, and Germany.

Results

Results indicated that social rhythm irregularity is related to increased reporting of health problems, depression, anxiety, and stress. In contrast, greater regularity is related to better overall health state, lif

SUBMITTER: Margraf J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4783111 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature