Depressive symptoms are associated with social isolation in face-to-face interaction networks.

ABSTRACT: Individuals with depressive symptoms are more likely to be isolated in their social networks, which can further increase their symptoms. Although social interactions are an important aspect of individuals' social lives, little is known about how depressive symptoms affect behavioral patterns in social interaction networks. This article analyzes the effect of depressive symptoms on social interactions in two empirical settings (N_total = 123, N_{dyadic relations} = 2,454) of students spending a weekend together in a remote camp house. We measured social interactions between participants with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) nametags. Prior to the weekend, participants were surveyed on their depressive symptoms and friendship ties. Using state-of-the-art social network

SUBMITTER: Elmer T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6989520 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature