陽明交通大學公衛所 Faculty Seminar

時間(Time)：113年10月28日(一) 12:10PM – 13:10PM

地點(Location)：醫學二館221教室 (Rm221, Medical Building II)

講者(Speaker)： 吳韻璇老師（中國醫公共衛生學系）

(Dr. Wu,Yun-Hsuan, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, China Medical University)

講題(Title)：「你的人際圈決定你的心理健康：社會接觸與社會資本的隱形力量」

“Who You Know Shapes How You Feel: The Hidden Power of Social Contacts and Social Capital on Mental Health”

Daily social contacts form the foundation of interpersonal relationships and are essential for building social networks. Extensive research has demonstrated the significant influence of these contacts on mental health. Additionally, social capital—resources embedded within social networks—also plays a critical role in promoting mental health. However, little is known about how these influences manifest in the context of Taiwan.
Study 1 used data from the 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015 Taiwan Social Change Survey (TSCS). The 12-item Chinese Health Questionnaire (CHQ) assessed common mental disorders (CMDs), with scores ≥ 3 indicating probable CMDs. Two variables related to social contact were analyzed: the number of daily contacts and the level of familiarity with these contacts. Results showed that individuals with more daily social contacts were consistently less likely to exhibit probable CMDs across all four survey years. However, a negative influence of familiarity on CMDs was only observed in the 2000 and 2005 data.
Study 2 analyzed 1997 TSCS data, using the 20-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) to measure depressive symptoms, with scores ≥ 16 indicating high depressive symptoms. Three types of social capital were assessed: network (position generator), cognitive (trust/reciprocity), and structural (community/organizational participation). The findings indicated that higher levels of cognitive and structural social capital were associated with lower risks of depressive symptoms, while network social capital did not show a significant relationship.
In conclusion, the influences of social contacts and social capital on mental health appear to vary based on specific dimensions and characteristics. A deeper understanding of the multidimensional nature of these factors can offer valuable insights into the mechanisms linking social interactions and mental health. This
knowledge may guide the development of more targeted and effective interventions to improve mental health through the enhancement of social contacts and capital.