Benefits of belonging: Experimental manipulation of social inclusion to enhance psychological and physiological health parameters

Authors: Begen, F.M. and Turner-Cobb, J.M.

Journal: Psychology and Health

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Pages: 568-582

eISSN: 1476-8321

ISSN: 0887-0446

DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.991734

Abstract:

Objective: Acute changes in social belonging are important triggers for alterations in health and well-being, yet research has emphasised the negative effects of ‘exclusion’ at the expense of evaluating the potentially positive effects of ‘inclusion’. This study examined the impact of acute belonging on physiological and psychological outcomes. Design and main outcome measures: A healthy population (N = 138) were randomly allocated to ‘included’ or ‘excluded’ conditions. Condition-dependent differences in pre/during-task heart rate and pre/post-task self-reports of negative/positive mood, and social self-esteem, were assessed. Results: Included participants showed decreased heart rate and negative mood, and increased social self-esteem. No inclusion-related change in positive mood was shown. An increase in heart rate was observed in excluded participants though no changes in negative/positive mood or social self-esteem were shown. Shifts in social self-esteem acted as a mechanism through which inclusion/exclusion impacted upon negative and positive mood alterations. Results remained significant in presence of covariates (sex, global self-esteem, rumination and social anxiety). Conclusion: Findings suggest that acting to enhance belonging through ‘inclusion’ resulted in adaptive physiological and psychological outcomes. Neutral and potentially protective responses were observed in the immediate aftermath of ‘exclusion’. Self-esteem served as one route through which these effects were transmitted.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24662/

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Benefits of belonging: experimental manipulation of social inclusion to enhance psychological and physiological health parameters.

Authors: Begen, F.M. and Turner-Cobb, J.M.

Journal: Psychol Health

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Pages: 568-582

eISSN: 1476-8321

DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.991734

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Acute changes in social belonging are important triggers for alterations in health and well-being, yet research has emphasised the negative effects of 'exclusion' at the expense of evaluating the potentially positive effects of 'inclusion'. This study examined the impact of acute belonging on physiological and psychological outcomes. DESIGN AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A healthy population (N = 138) were randomly allocated to 'included' or 'excluded' conditions. Condition-dependent differences in pre/during-task heart rate and pre/post-task self-reports of negative/positive mood, and social self-esteem, were assessed. RESULTS: Included participants showed decreased heart rate and negative mood, and increased social self-esteem. No inclusion-related change in positive mood was shown. An increase in heart rate was observed in excluded participants though no changes in negative/positive mood or social self-esteem were shown. Shifts in social self-esteem acted as a mechanism through which inclusion/exclusion impacted upon negative and positive mood alterations. Results remained significant in presence of covariates (sex, global self-esteem, rumination and social anxiety). CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that acting to enhance belonging through 'inclusion' resulted in adaptive physiological and psychological outcomes. Neutral and potentially protective responses were observed in the immediate aftermath of 'exclusion'. Self-esteem served as one route through which these effects were transmitted.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24662/

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Benefits of belonging: Experimental manipulation of social inclusion to enhance psychological and physiological health parameters

Authors: Begen, F.M. and Turner-Cobb, J.M.

Journal: PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Pages: 568-582

eISSN: 1476-8321

ISSN: 0887-0446

DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.991734

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24662/

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Benefits of belonging: Experimental manipulation of social inclusion to enhance psychological and physiological health parameters

Authors: Begen, F.M. and Turner-Cobb, J.M.

Journal: Psychology and Health

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Pages: 568-582

DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.991734

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24662/

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Benefits of belonging: experimental manipulation of social inclusion to enhance psychological and physiological health parameters.

Authors: Begen, F.M. and Turner-Cobb, J.M.

Journal: Psychology & health

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Pages: 568-582

eISSN: 1476-8321

ISSN: 0887-0446

DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2014.991734

Abstract:

Objective

Acute changes in social belonging are important triggers for alterations in health and well-being, yet research has emphasised the negative effects of 'exclusion' at the expense of evaluating the potentially positive effects of 'inclusion'. This study examined the impact of acute belonging on physiological and psychological outcomes.

Design and main outcome measures

A healthy population (N = 138) were randomly allocated to 'included' or 'excluded' conditions. Condition-dependent differences in pre/during-task heart rate and pre/post-task self-reports of negative/positive mood, and social self-esteem, were assessed.

Results

Included participants showed decreased heart rate and negative mood, and increased social self-esteem. No inclusion-related change in positive mood was shown. An increase in heart rate was observed in excluded participants though no changes in negative/positive mood or social self-esteem were shown. Shifts in social self-esteem acted as a mechanism through which inclusion/exclusion impacted upon negative and positive mood alterations. Results remained significant in presence of covariates (sex, global self-esteem, rumination and social anxiety).

Conclusion

Findings suggest that acting to enhance belonging through 'inclusion' resulted in adaptive physiological and psychological outcomes. Neutral and potentially protective responses were observed in the immediate aftermath of 'exclusion'. Self-esteem served as one route through which these effects were transmitted.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24662/

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Benefits of belonging: experimental manipulation of social inclusion to enhance psychological and physiological health parameters.

Authors: Begen, F.M. and Turner-Cobb, J.

Journal: Psychology and Health

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Pages: 568-582

ISSN: 0887-0446

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Acute changes in social belonging are important triggers for alterations in health and well-being, yet research has emphasised the negative effects of 'exclusion' at the expense of evaluating the potentially positive effects of 'inclusion'. This study examined the impact of acute belonging on physiological and psychological outcomes. DESIGN AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A healthy population (N = 138) were randomly allocated to 'included' or 'excluded' conditions. Condition-dependent differences in pre/during-task heart rate and pre/post-task self-reports of negative/positive mood, and social self-esteem, were assessed. RESULTS: Included participants showed decreased heart rate and negative mood, and increased social self-esteem. No inclusion-related change in positive mood was shown. An increase in heart rate was observed in excluded participants though no changes in negative/positive mood or social self-esteem were shown. Shifts in social self-esteem acted as a mechanism through which inclusion/exclusion impacted upon negative and positive mood alterations. Results remained significant in presence of covariates (sex, global self-esteem, rumination and social anxiety). CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that acting to enhance belonging through 'inclusion' resulted in adaptive physiological and psychological outcomes. Neutral and potentially protective responses were observed in the immediate aftermath of 'exclusion'. Self-esteem served as one route through which these effects were transmitted.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/24662/

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