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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · 7d

Join us in congratulating Dr. Susan J Elliott, 2025 inductee to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).

To read more about Dr. Elliott’s work and the RSC, visit the University of Waterloo news article: uwaterloo.ca/news/rsc-rec...

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you to all for submitting your research to WSS. We have seen a substantial increase in the number of submissions and we are thrilled! And a big thank you to our reviewers, who continue to dedicate their time & expertise to ensuring the quality & integrity of the journal.

#WSS #ThankYou

Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · 21d

To learn more about the conference and Dr. Elliott’s work, visit the conference website: www.uni-bielefeld.de/zwe/ikg/inte...

#conference #keynote #WSS

International Conference on Conflict and Violence Research - Bielefeld University

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence (

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · 21d

Dr. Susan J Elliott, co-editor-in-chief of Wellbeing, Space and Society, will be giving a keynote lecture (titled “Women, water and wellbeing in the face of climate change: what’s violence got to do with it?”) at the International Conference on Conflict and Violence Research 2025

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · 28d

Read Dr. Bryan Smale, Dr. Jeffrey Wilson, and Nnamdi Akubueze’s paper on the determinants and mitigating factors of loneliness among older adults by clicking here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#WSS #wellbeing #olderadults #loneliness

Exploring the determinants and mitigating factors of loneliness among older adults

This study presents the results of an analysis of selected risk factors associated with loneliness and the effectiveness of mitigating factors in buff…

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Aug 20

We welcome original contributions that explore policy, practice, and resource allocation to enhance equity, responsiveness, & person-centred care.

Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Aug 20

🔬📢 Calling all health systems researchers!

SSM - Health Systems publishes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research that advances our understanding of health & social care systems worldwide.

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Aug 20

We welcome original contributions that explore policy, practice, and resource allocation to enhance equity, responsiveness, & person-centred care.

Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Aug 7

Authors Nissa Yaing Torres-Soto, Víctor Corral-Verdugo, Nadia Saraí Corral-Frías investigate the role of self-care as part of a network of behaviors that help to maintain a positive family environment and wellbeing. To read this top-cited paper:
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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jul 30

Titled, “The need to change the narrative, to change the context: Urban Indigenous women surviving-or-thriving responses to stressors” this paper explores the life stressors and coping strategies used by Indigenous women.

To read the paper, click here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ws...

#WSS #research

Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Ambiguous loss of home: Syrian refugees and the process of losing and remaking home

This constructivist-interpretive study examines social-relational dimensions of change and loss following experiences of political terror, war and for…

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jul 26

One of our highly cited papers, titled “Ambiguous loss of home: Syrian refugees and the process of losing and remaking home” examines social-relational dimensions of change & loss following experiences of political terror, war & forced migration

Ambiguous loss of home: Syrian refugees and the process of losing and remaking home

This constructivist-interpretive study examines social-relational dimensions of change and loss following experiences of political terror, war and for…

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives globally, but how did African immigrants in the U.S. navigate isolation and social distancing? To learn more, read one of Wellbeing, Space and Society’s top cited papers: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#WSS #wellbeing #COVID19Pandemic

Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jun 18

One of our highly cited papers focuses how young adult experience their neighbourhood & how these experiences may be linked with their sense of loneliness, or their sense of social connectedness. To read this paper, click: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#WSS #research #Wellbeing #Journal

Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jun 11

To read Dr. Bower’s profile, visit our LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/wellbe...

Meet Dr. Bower, one of Wellbeing, Space and Society’s Early Career… | Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal

Meet Dr. Bower, one of Wellbeing, Space and Society’s Early Career Editorial Board Member. Currently Dr. Bower is a Senior Research Fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Subs...

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Jun 11

Meet Dr. Bower, one of Wellbeing, Space and Society’s Early Career Editorial Board Member. Dr. Bower is a Senior Research Fellow at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney.

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · May 30

To learn more about the interlinkages between urban public spaces, cultural ecosystem services , and residents’ wellbeing, click here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Health and wellbeing in cities - Cultural contributions from urban form in the Global South context

Urban public spaces, both natural and built, contribute to the liveability of urban spaces. Evidence shows that natural urban spaces can improve both …

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · May 30

Did you know that urban public spaces are essential for our physical and mental wellbeing? While research shows their benefits, there’s still a gap in understanding their role in rapidly growing cities of the Global South.

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · May 17

tests several hypothesis to better understand outdoor and nature-based activities on subjective well-being through different phases of the pandemic in USA.

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · May 17

One of our most frequently papers, titled “Self-reported participation in outdoor and nature-based recreation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic supports psychological health and well-being,” (…)

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#WSS #wellbeing #COVID19Pandemic #journal #health

Self-reported participation in outdoor and nature-based recreation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic supports psychological health and well-being

Restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered daily lives and affected human health and well-being. Outdoor and nature-base…

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · May 7

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Impact of a low-cost urban green space intervention on wellbeing behaviours in older adults: A natural experimental study

This study assessed the impact of low-cost physical changes to four urban amenity green spaces on older adults’ wellbeing behaviours (people taking no…

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · May 7

One of our highly cited papers, titled “Impact of low-cost urban green space intervention wellbeing behaviours in older adults: a natural experimental study” assesses the impact of low-cost physical changes to four urban amenity green spaces on older adults’ wellbeing behaviours in the UK

Impact of a low-cost urban green space intervention on wellbeing behaviours in older adults: A natural experimental study

This study assessed the impact of low-cost physical changes to four urban amenity green spaces on older adults’ wellbeing behaviours (people taking no…

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Apr 29

A highly cited publication from Wellbeing, Space and Society theorises climate anxiety as an emergent form of posthuman knowledge. To read this paper by Authors Candice Boyd, Hester Parr, Christopher Philo, click here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#research #climate #WSS #highlycited

Climate anxiety as posthuman knowledge

The American Psychological Association defines ‘climate anxiety’ or ‘eco-anxiety’ as a chronic fear of environmental doom (Clayton et al., 2017, p.68 …

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Penn State Population Research Institute @pop.psu.edu · Apr 28

In @wssjournal.bsky.social, Cleothia Frazier finds perceived neighborhood disadvantage is associated with increased anxiety and externalized anger, suggesting older adults’ perceptions of physical neighborhood stressors can have a deleterious impact on emotional health.

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Wellbeing, Space and Society Journal @wssjournal.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 Calling all qualitative health researchers! 🌍📝

SSM - Qualitative Research in Health is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing international and interdisciplinary research on medical care, illness, health, and well-being.

#journal #research

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