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Social Connection in Everyday Spaces

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Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. How do we hold onto friends and communities in a world that feels increasingly fragmented? This timely collection explores how social connection unfolds across personal, physical, community, and digital spaces. From loneliness to belonging, the collection examines the broader... Read More
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Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

How do we hold onto friends and communities in a world that feels increasingly fragmented?

This timely collection explores how social connection unfolds across personal, physical, community, and digital spaces. From loneliness to belonging, the collection examines the broader social forces that shape our interactions. Packed with fresh insights and accessible research, the contributors bridge theory and practice.

Offering practical strategies for policy and practice, Social Connection in Everyday Spaces charts paths to meaningful connection. An essential guide for policymakers, academics, and anyone seeking deeper connections, it provides hopeβ€”and actionβ€”for a more connected future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529246711

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bristol University Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Marlee Bower
  • Contributions by Sharinne Crawford
  • Contributions by Hannele Komu
  • Contributions by Shannon Bennetts
  • Contributions by Tiffani Howell
  • Contributions by Kylie Burke
  • Contributions by Fiona Giles
  • Contributions by Jasmine Knox
  • Contributions by Earvin Cabalquinto

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Milovan Savic is Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology.

Roger Patulny is Professor of Sociology at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Jane Farmer is Professor of Health & Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology.

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