Relationship PERMA

Question 1

Harvard study of adult and relationship

Answer 1

High quality relationship most important predictor of healthy aging BUT maybe got sick and then relationship deteriorates

Question 2

Positive evidence of nz study

Answer 2

Social connectedness to mental health is three times stronger than the reverse

Question 3

Best ways to measure social connectedness

Answer 3

Subjective measures that focus on felt belonging
Measures that emphasise group-based connectedness over interpersonal ties

Question 4

Comparing different types of relationships

Answer 4

number of group membership linked to self-esteem, number of friendships didn’t
Because social identity is more important than showing up

Question 5

Social relationships and wellbing

Answer 5

They are resources which buffer against life stressors and can be used in a variety of different ways

Question 6

How can we develop protective relationships

Answer 6

Social skills and befriending were weak.
Best is group-based psychotherapeutic program on building meaningful social group connections

Question 7

Groups 4 health

Answer 7

Why groups matter
Mapping groups
Making the most of groups
Expanding groups
Sustaining groups