Aim Our aim was to investigate the association of climate anger with loneliness and perceived social isolation. Subject and methods We used data from the general adult population in Germany ranging fr...

Aim To investigate the association between having animatronic pets and psychosocial outcomes in Germany. Subject and methods Data were collected from a quota-based sample reflecting the adult population of Germany (aged 18–74 years; total n = 5000). The mean age of participants was approximately 47 years (SD: 15 years). Validated and reliable psychometric instruments were used to measure psychosocial outcomes. Having animatronic pets served as the key independent variable. Adjusted linear regression models were used to analyze the relationships of interest. Results Compared to individuals who neither owned nor were interested in acquiring animatronic pets, both those without animatronic pets but who expressed interest in obtaining one and those who owned animatronic pets exhibited higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms, along with increased loneliness, perceived social isolation, and social withdrawal. Such differences were particularly pronounced for those with animatronic pets. Conclusion Individuals with interest in obtaining animatronic pets and those with animatronic pets had poorer psychosocial factors. Further studies are required to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Moreover, cross-country comparisons and longitudinal studies are recommended.

Überfüllte Ambulanzen, gestresste Ärzte, hohe Kosten: Die Notfallversorgung gehört zügig reformiert, sagt der Hamburger Gesundheitsökonom Jonas Schreyögg. Auf den Gesetzentwurf der Ampel lasse sich au...

Aim To examine the association of using AI tools exclusively for personal conversation with loneliness and perceived social isolation and social withdrawal. Subjects and methods We used data from a qu...

AbstractObjectives. In this study, we aim to explore the associations between internalized care-related stigma, positive aspects of caregiving, caregiver b

Background Little attention has been paid to the association of job-related factors with loneliness and perceived social isolation. More specifically, studies are missing examining how professional en...