Formal social engagement
Formal social engagement has been studied in 2 papers since 2024: 2 observational studies in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, May 5, 2026: “Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Social Engagement: Gender Differences”.
2 papers study it2 findingsUpdated
“formal social engagement was positively associated with handgrip strength over time (the number of association memberships standardized coefficient: 0.012*, the frequency of organizational activities standardized coefficient: 0.022***).”
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Funder: Hanyang University
- Humans2
What did studies of Formal social engagement find?
1Studies of Formal social engagement measured 1 outcome; the most studied are oral health-related quality of life (1 study).
Oral health-related quality of life
no changein humans1
1 study
Oral health-related quality of life
no changein humans1
Formal social engagement has no effect on oral health-related quality of life in humans.
“Among men, better-than-usual OHRQoL predicted subsequent FSE, but the reverse path was not significant (health selection only).”
Humansmales
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Social Engagement: Gender Differences
Journal of dental research
What is Formal social engagement linked with?
1Studies link Formal social engagement with 1 measure, most often handgrip strength (1 study).
Handgrip strength
upin humans1
1 study
Handgrip strength
upin humans1
Formal social engagement is associated with handgrip strength in humans (standardized coefficient: 0.012 to 0.022).
“formal social engagement was positively associated with handgrip strength over time (the number of association memberships standardized coefficient: 0.012*, the frequency of organizational activities standardized coefficient: 0.022***).”
Humansn = 7,927
Gerontology