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How deeply connected you are within the framework of friendship also affects your stress and your physical health. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Friendships are important to living a healthy and happy life. Different people have different criteria for defining friendship. It can be defined as a very close relationship like a family, or anyone of the same age can be put in the category of friendship. In fact, there are cases in which people in their 20s who have made friends through SNS social media are also in friendship. when you get older Friendship is defined only as friends who are loyal, trustworthy, and loyal to each other.
If you are happy with friendships with a few friends and deep friendships that everyone believes are your friends, you are enjoying the health benefits of friendship right now. Even if you are increasingly disappointed that your friendship is not as strong as you thought, there is no reason to be sad. Sending friendships that are not your own is good for your mental health. Of course, healthy friendships are quality over quantity.
How satisfying a bond you have within the framework of friendship also affects your stress and physical health. Introducing ‘9 Benefits of Friendship on Health’ introduced by ‘Everyday Health’, an American health information media.
1. Promote a sense of belonging = The feeling of belonging to a particular group, of being included somewhere is good for health. This is because a sense of belonging satisfies emotional satisfaction and helps reduce feelings of depression and hopelessness.
2. Increases self-esteem = According to a meta-analysis published in the psychological journal JPSP in 2020, there is a reciprocal relationship between friendship and self-esteem, such that friendship builds self-esteem, and higher self-esteem leads to more satisfying relationships.
3. Stress Out =Stress can be relieved by sharing your worries or concerns with a friend. Physical contact is also helpful, as a study published in the academic journal PLoS One in 2018 found that positive physical contact, such as hugging, is very helpful in alleviating negative emotions.
4. Protects cognitive health = The health benefits of friendship extend to the brain as well. According to a study published in the medical journal BMC in 2021, older Europeans with large social networks and high levels of social activity had better cognitive function than their lonely peers.
5. Helps with Grief = It is very helpful to have a friend you can rely on when you are in a sad situation, such as the death of a family member or the loss of something important. A study published in the medical journal BMC in 2020 found that receiving social support after experiencing a sudden or violent event reduced symptoms of depression and PTSD.
6. Encourage healthy behavior = Having friends to rely on can motivate you to take care of yourself. You can also give advice and interact with your friends to move in a healthy direction when you do unhealthy behavior.
7. Reduces long-term disease risk = Isolation and loneliness can lead to heart disease, arthritis, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease. Having a strong social connection also reduces the risk of depression and helps maintain healthy blood pressure and body mass index (BMI).
8. Longer Lifespan = According to a study published in PLoS Medicine in 2010, participants who had strong social connections had a 50% higher chance of survival than those who did not. The effect of social networks on survival was consistent even when controlling for factors such as age, gender or medical problems. People with good social relationships showed the greatest health improvement.
9. Increased feelings of happiness A combination of the positive health effects mentioned above can increase happiness. It also helps to surround yourself with happy people. In a study of more than 4,000 adults, it was found that having a happy friend within a mile increases your chances of happiness by 25%.
◆Article help: Choi Hye-rim, intern reporter
2023-07-24 10:23:36
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