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Research has shown that social participation has a positive effect on health, particularly mental health. We looked at the possible relationship between community participation/involvement, social networks, and the risk for depressive symptoms. The survey we used consisted of the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-18) and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).
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