dc.rights.license | CC-BY-NC-ND | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Pankowska, P.K. | |
dc.contributor.author | Molen, Nina van der | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-07-13T00:01:52Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-07-13T00:01:52Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://studenttheses.uu.nl/handle/20.500.12932/44164 | |
dc.description.abstract | This thesis addresses the urgent concerns surrounding the state of mental health care in the
Netherlands. With the increasing demand for mental health services, there is a critical need to explore
alternative strategies that can effectively support individuals' mental health.
The aim of this study is to investigate the potential impact of social participation on a person's mental
health, mediated by having a social support network. To achieve this aim, data from the Longitudinal
Internet studies for the Social Sciences (LISS) panel were utilized. The sample consisted of 4884
respondents, providing a diverse representation of the Dutch population. A regression analysis was
conducted to examine whether the relationship between social participation and mental health, mediated
by the presence of a social support network.
The results of the study revealed that participation in an organization had an indirect contribution
to positive mental health outcomes through the effect of having social support networks. This suggests
that engaging in volunteering or community activities can foster the development of social connections,
which in turn support individuals' mental well-being. However, the direct and total effects of social
involvement on mental health were not found to be significant.
These findings have important implications for Dutch policies and initiatives aimed at
addressing mental health challenges and alleviating the burden on mental health services. By
recognizing the potential benefits of social participation and the role of social support networks,
policymakers can develop targeted interventions that promote community engagement and social
connections. This can involve creating opportunities for volunteering, supporting community activities,
and facilitating the establishment of social support networks. | |
dc.description.sponsorship | Utrecht University | |
dc.language.iso | EN | |
dc.subject | This thesis addresses the urgent concerns surrounding the state of mental health care in the
Netherlands. With the increasing demand for mental health services, there is a critical need to explore
alternative strategies that can effectively support individuals' mental health.
The aim of this study is to investigate the potential impact of social participation on a person's mental
health, mediated by having a social support network. | |
dc.title | The role of social participation in promoting mental health: Exploring the benefits of social
support networks. | |
dc.type.content | Master Thesis | |
dc.rights.accessrights | Open Access | |
dc.subject.keywords | Social participation, mental health, social support network, ggz | |
dc.subject.courseuu | Sociology: Contemporary Social Problems | |
dc.thesis.id | 18903 | |