We provide a meta-analytical review examining two decades of work on the relationship
between individuals' social identifications and health in organizations (102 effect sizes, k …

Considerable evidence now exists that people can draw on social groups in order to
maintain and enhance health and well‐being. We review this evidence and suggest that …

British Psychology Society Textbook of the Year 2020 Why do people who are more socially
connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated? Why are …

There is growing recognition that identification with social groups can protect and enhance
health and well-being, thereby constituting a kind of “social cure.” The present research …

Background: The importance of social connectedness in supporting public mental health is
well established. However, the reverse causal pathway (that psychological ill-health leads to …

Social identities are known to improve well‐being, but why is this? We argue that this is
because they satisfy basic psychological needs, specifically, the need to belong, the need …

A growing body of research suggests that a lack of social connectedness is strongly related
to current depression and increases vulnerability to future depression. However, few studies …

Membership in important social groups can promote a positive identity. We propose and test
an identity resource model in which personal self-esteem is boosted by membership in …

There is growing evidence that social identity processes play an important role in a range of
health outcomes. However, we know little about the nature and effectiveness of interventions …

Social relationships play a key role in depression. This is apparent in its etiology,
symptomatology, and effective treatment. However, there has been little consensus about …