Moderate psychological distress

Social network size is associated with moderate psychological distress in humans (OR 2.74, 95% CI 2.28-3.29 for lowest versus highest tertile).

“higher odds of moderate (OR = 2.74, 95% CI: 2.28-3.29) and severe distress (OR = 6.54, 95% CI: 3.42-12.51).”

HumansLowest versus highest LSNS-6 tertile; K6 ≥5; fully adjusted model in older Japanese adultsn = 6,786

Social network size and mental health among older adults in Japan: A nationwide cross-sectional analysis of the JACSIS 2024 study

SSM - population health·24 Jun 2026