Examining bi-directional links between loneliness, social connectedness and sleep from a trait and state perspective

Abstract Greater loneliness as well as a lack of social connectedness have often been associated with poorer sleep. However, the temporal dynamics and direction of these associations remain unclear. Aim of the current study was to examine bi-directional associations between loneliness/social connect...

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Main Authors: Christine Dworschak, Thomas Mäder, Charlotta Rühlmann, Andreas Maercker, Birgit Kleim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68045-y