ArticleAcademic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry2026
Distinguishing Received and Perceived Social Support in Medical Education: Key Predictors of Medical Student Loneliness.
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- "Don't You Ever Be Ashamed": Loneliness and Psychiatric Training.Academic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry · 2026Article
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- From exercise dose to social dose: a narrative review of the components, mechanisms, and design principles of group-based physical activity interventions to reduce loneliness.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectiveMedical students often experience high levels of loneliness due to the demanding nature of their academic, clinical, and personal responsibilities.
methodsThis study investigated the contributions of perceived and received social support to loneliness among Canadian medical students (N = 154). Participants completed self-report measures assessing perceived support, received support, and loneliness.
resultsBayesian regression model-based analyses revealed that, after controlling for demographics and overall received support, perceived social integration and attachment were significant predictors of lower loneliness (integration and attachment model: BF
conclusionThis study emphasized the importance of integration and acceptance in mitigating medical student loneliness. Tailored interventions focusing on integration and attachment could help reduce loneliness and enhance well-being in this population.
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