College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-04-28 12:33:39
Major
Psychology
Honors Course
498
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2026
Abstract
Social connectedness has reportedly seen significant declines in the last two and a half decades (Hsiao et al., 2022). These trends correlate with social media, related technological advances, and COVID-19 quarantine responses. With signs that this decline has started to stagnate, interest in what individuals and communities can do to reverse this adverse impact arises. While many factors are known to correlate to social connectivity, this study demonstrates the significance of specific factors regarding college students. This study highlights the importance of exercise and technological restraint in fostering social connection.
Research Sponsor
Philip A. Allen
First Reader
Renee Clippinger
Second Reader
Xin Wei Ong
Honors Faculty Advisor
Kevin Kaut
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Errera, Tayler K., "An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Social Factors and Social Connectivity; How do our Social Behaviors Impact our Physical and Cognitive Health?" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2130.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2130