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ArticlePEC innovation2024

Development and refinement of a communication guide to help young adults in Texas reconnect and reduce loneliness.

Erin E Donovan, Audrey Shaffer, Emily Kaiser, Karly Quaack, Michael Mackert, Weijia Shi, Daniela De Luca

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Erin E DonovanDepartment of Communication Studies, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Audrey ShafferDepartment of Communication Studies, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Emily KaiserDepartment of Communication Studies, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Karly QuaackDepartment of Communication Studies, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Michael MackertCenter for Health Communication, Moody College of Communication & Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Weijia ShiCenter for Health Communication, Moody College of Communication & Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Daniela De LucaStan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations, Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: Loneliness among young people is a contemporary public health crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The present research examined the development of a modest yet meaningful health communication intervention resource that would become an asset in a larger health campaign: a communication guide aimed at helping young people reach out and reconnect with others. Methods: Study One established the need for a loneliness intervention in Texas with survey data ( Results: Study One results indicated that a substantial proportion of young adult Texans felt as though their social connection had decreased and their loneliness had increased since the onset of the pandemic. Themes in focus group responses from Study Two suggested several strengths of the communication guide and some opportunities for revision. Conclusion: A communication guide with tips for reconnecting could be a valuable tool to empower young people and promote social connection. Innovation: This study involved the development and refinement of a new communication resource that was informed by a priority audience of a major health communication campaign.

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Communication interventionHealth campaignInterpersonal communicationLonelinessSocial connectionYoung adults

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PMCPMC10733666

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