SOCIAL INFLUENCES ON WELLBEING

Question 1

How do social interactions boost oxytocin?

Answer 1

Social interactions include connecting with others, like hugging and socialising.

Question 2

Why is social support important?

Answer 2

It is a protective factor and way to boost resilience.

Question 3

How do online vs. face-to-face interactions affect wellbeing

Answer 3

Face-to-face interactions tend to provide stronger emotional support than online interactions.

Question 4

List 3 benefits of online interactions

Answer 4

• Connect with like-minded individuals
• Reduce feelings of loneliness
• Learn new things/coping strategies

Question 5

List 3 disadvantages of online interactions

Answer 5

• Doesn’t boost oxytocin in the same way face-to-face interactions do
• May reduce face-to-face interactions
• Being distracted