of networks active c onnected included Why social networks are important to all of us ABSTRACT Actual and perceived social isolation are both associated with increased risk for early mortality ID: 197800
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net worth of networks
active
c
onnected
includedSlide2
Why social networks are important to all of usSlide3
ABSTRACT“Actual
and perceived social isolation are both associated with increased risk for early mortality. In this meta-analytic review, our objective is to establish the overall and relative magnitude of social isolation and loneliness and to examine possible moderators. We conducted a literature search of studies (January 1980 to February 2014) using MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Social Work Abstracts, and Google Scholar. The included studies provided quantitative data on mortality as affected by loneliness, social isolation, or living alone. Across studies in which several possible confounds were statistically controlled for, the weighted average effect sizes were as follows: social isolation odds ratio (OR) = 1.29, loneliness OR = 1.26, and living alone OR = 1.32, corresponding to an average of 29%, 26%, and 32% increased likelihood of mortality, respectively. We found no differences between measures of objective and subjective social isolation. Results remain consistent across gender, length of follow-up, and world region, but initial health status has an influence on the findings. Results also differ across participant age, with social deficits being more predictive of death in samples with an average age younger than 65 years. Overall, the influence of both objective and subjective social isolation on risk for mortality is comparable with well-established risk factors for mortality.
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“Loneliness
and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for
Mortality: A
Meta-Analytic
Review”
Julianne Holt-Lunstad (2010)Slide4
“Low social interaction as high a risk factor for early death as smoking 15 cigarettes daily or being an alcoholic, and twice the risk factor of obesity.”Slide5
What neighbourhood networks is and doesSlide6
founded in Scotland in 2000 - sister organisation,
KeyRing, founded in London in 1990
active
c
onnected
includedSlide7
mission
working with people in our neighbourhoods to support each other,
to live independently in
our own homes and to follow our dreams
“Together anything is possible!”
active
c
onnected
includedSlide8
model
p
eople
living close
to each other
p
eople receiving
flexible
support from someone living locally (Community Living Worker)Community Living Worker facilitating mutual support, community connection,
& citizenship
outcomes
active
c
onnected
includedSlide9Slide10
Community Living Worker works 16 hours/week
9-12 “members” living locally in own homes or with relativesshares the 16 hours of Community Living Worker time
h
as access to
out-of-hours
back-up
e
ach networkSlide11
support
flexible negotiated
at different
times
of day, evening weekend
mutual
and
reciprocal increased at short notice to meet crises as they occurSlide12
b
enefits for members
i
n control
of what they do and when they do it
valued
through being supported
to use existing skillsr
espected as support is only provided when neededmore independent through being encouraged to share their skills and support each other
connected
to
communities through facilitation and participationSlide13
p
revention - members are less likely to get into crisis; early
recognition when life is becoming
difficult
cost-effectiveness
and
efficiency - paying for support it is neededresilience
and health benefits – people less isolated, more likely to learn new skills
b
enefits for public servicesSlide14
up-sideSlide15Slide16
citizenship outcomes
keeping my independence
more
friendships
and
relationships having more chances to
work and learndoing more things in my community
taking decisions important to mebeing safe and free from harm Slide17Slide18Slide19
Down-sideSlide20Slide21
fragile infrastructure
too much “ad hoc-ery”post-code
variability
social care
eligibility
funding
instabilitySlide22Slide23
wrong end of the telescope?
a focus on stigmatised and marginalised groups within communities?instead of
a
focus on the
whole community
and all the assets it contains?Slide24Slide25
do we just pay lip service?
we know vitally important this is “Low social interaction as high a risk
factor
for early death
as smoking 15
cigarettes
daily or being an alcoholic, and twice the risk factor of obesity.”
but do we really put our money where our mouths are?Slide26
do we just pay lip service?
there are others in this world, people not at risk of social exclusion, and confident in their own power who nonetheless grasp the importance of networks and put them to use in a seriously intense way………… Slide27
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: 7 Ways To Build Social Capital
“a strong network is like money in the bank. Your network can help you build visibility, connect you with influencers, and open up doors for new opportunities” “building
and nurturing a network is one of the most powerful things you can do to support
your career
advancement
”
Bonnie Marcus
Forbes LeadershipSlide28Slide29