scholarly journals How much do social connections matter in fundraising outcomes?

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lihuan Guo ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Yenchun Jim Wu ◽  
Mark Goh
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Network Centrality ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
Project Financing ◽  
Performance Change ◽  
Prediction Algorithms ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Funding Success

AbstractThis study examines the role of social connections and network centrality in attracting funders to crowdfunding campaigns. We classify social connections as either external (e.g., Facebook) or internal (e.g., investing in online platforms through resource exchange). Drawing from the 108,463 crowdfunding campaigns on the online platform Kickstarter from April 21, 2009, to July 24, 2019, we apply external linkages and online followers to estimate the effect of external social connections. We construct a digraph network for the internal social connections and use PageRank, HITS, and centrality to obtain the weights of the nodes. Next, we compare the performance change of several prediction algorithms by feeding social connection-related variables. This study has several findings. First, for external social connections, having more online followers improves the funding success rate of a campaign. Second, for internal social connections, only authority and degree in centrality positively affect the number of funders and the campaign’s financing progress among the weights of the nodes. Third, using social connection variables improves the prediction algorithms for funding outcomes. Fourth, external social connections exert greater funding outcomes than internal social connections. Fourth, entrepreneurs should extend their external social connections to their internal social connections, and network centrality expedites project financing. Fifth, the effect of social connections on fundraising outcomes varies among the campaign categories. Fundraisers who are online influencers should leverage their online social connections, notably for the project categories that matter.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Connection/engagement Predicts Changes in Depressive Symptoms and IADL in Stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 923-923
Author(s):  
Joanne Elayoubi ◽  
Monica Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Stressful Event ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Retirement Study

Abstract Social connections/engagement have been found to be potentially protective against depression and declines in physical functioning. We examined whether social connection/engagement was protective against depression and functional decline after stroke. Participants were 898 individuals with incident stroke from the Health and Retirement Study between 1998-2012. Multilevel modeling was used to examine how social connection/engagement were associated with trajectories of depressive symptoms and limitations with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Models controlled for age, gender, education, and race. In addition, analyses with depressive symptoms as outcome controlled for functional limitations with ADLs. Participants who were lonely and did not have friends in their neighborhood pre-stroke had more depressive symptoms at the time of stroke. Participants with close children pre-stroke showed less increase in depressive symptoms over time. Within-person increase in loneliness and within-person decline in providing help were related to more depressive symptoms post-stroke. Participants who felt lonely and did not provide help pre-stroke had more IADL limitations at the time of stroke. Smaller pre-stroke household size and pre-stroke volunteering were associated with less increase in IADL limitations with stroke. Within-person increase in having friends and providing help after stroke were associated with fewer IADL limitations post-stroke. Taken together, these findings suggest that social connection/engagement may buffer the negative psychological and physical outcomes of a stressful event such as stroke.

scholarly journals One Song, Many Voices: Dementia and The Power of Music

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 775-775
Author(s):  
Debra Sheets ◽  
Stuart MacDonald ◽  
Andre Smith
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
School Students ◽  
Choral Singing ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Care Partners

Abstract Choral singing is a novel approach to reduce dementia stigma and social isolation while offering participants a sense of purpose, joy and social connection. The pervasiveness of stigma surrounding dementia remains one of the biggest barriers to living life with dignity following a diagnosis (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2018). This paper examines how a social inclusion model of dementia care involving an intergenerational choir for people living with dementia, their care partners and high school students can reduce stigma and foster social connections. Multiple methodologies are used to investigate the effects of choir participation on cognition, stress levels, social connections, stigma, and quality of life. Results demonstrate the positive impact of choir participation and indicate that this socially inclusive intervention offers an effective, non-pharmacological alternative for older adults living with dementia in the community. Discussion focuses on the importance of instituting meaningful and engaging dementia-friendly activities at the community level.

scholarly journals Older People in a Community Gospel Choir: Musical Engagement and Social Connection

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn Joseph ◽  
Jane Southcott
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Musical Engagement ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
Gospel Choir ◽  
Freedom Songs ◽  
Social Importance

This research explores the role of community music in the lives of older Australians. This qualitative case study investigated the meanings and understandings ascribed by participants to their musical engagement in the South of the River Community Gospel Choir. This mixed a cappella SATB choir was formed in 2002 in Melbourne. The choir began with a repertoire of African-American Gospel music and South African Freedom Songs. With time their musical choices have transitioned to include more contemporary Australian composed works. The choir sings in diverse community settings such as high security prisons, palliative care, hospitals and the more common range of gigs such as community events, private events and folk festivals. Data were gathered from individual and focus group semi-structured interviews undertaken in 2016 with the members of the choir and with the Musical Director. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis and reported under the themes of Musical engagement and Social connection, Performing and Outreach. The findings confirmed the pivotal musical and social importance of the Music Director; the importance of performance opportunities that support both socialising and community outreach; and the role of ensemble membership in fostering and maintaining understandings of self-worth and self-esteem.

scholarly journals The role of social network support in treatment outcomes for medication for opioid use disorder: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Navin Kumar ◽  
William Oles ◽  
Benjamin A. Howell ◽  
Kamila Janmohamed ◽  
Selena T. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Treatment Outcomes ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Network Support ◽  
Social Network Support ◽  
Partner Relationships

AbstractBackgroundSocial connections can lead to contagion of healthy behaviors. Successful treatment of patients with opioid use disorder, as well as recovery of their communities from the opioid epidemic, may lay in rebuilding social networks. Strong social networks of support can reinforce the benefits of medication treatments that are the current standard of care and the most effective tool physicians have to fight the opioid epidemic.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of electronic research databases, specialist journals and grey literature up to August 2020 to identify experimental and observational studies of social network support in patient populations receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). We place the studies into a conceptual framework of dynamic social networks, examining the role of networks before MOUD treatment is initiated, during the treatment, and in the long-term following the treatment. We analyze the results across three sources of social network support: partner relationships, family, and peer networks. We also consider the impact of negative social connections.ResultsOf 5193 articles screened, 46 studies were identified as meeting inclusion criteria (12 were experimental and 34 were observational). 39 studies indicated that social network support, or lack thereof, had a statistically significant relationship with improved MOUD treatment outcomes. We find the strongest support for the positive impact of family and partner relationships when integrated into treatment attempts. We also identify strong evidence for a negative impact of maintaining contacts with the drug-using network on treatment outcomes.ConclusionsSocial networks significantly shape effectiveness of opioid use disorder treatments. While negative social ties reinforce addiction, positive social support networks can amplify the benefits of medication treatments. Targeted interventions to reconstruct social networks can be designed as a part of medication treatment with their effects evaluated in improving patients’ odds of recovery from opioid use disorder and reversing the rising trend in opioid deaths.

scholarly journals Towards Academic Drug Development Guidelines

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Southan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Development ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Small Molecule ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Medicinal Chemistry ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
Small Molecule Drug

This report covers academic small-molecule drug development with a view to distilling guidelines. The first section covers research productivity feeding into commercial development before reviewing the literature on statistics of academic development It then considers differences between probes and drugs before discussing the role of author guidelines in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology journals. Resources for comprehensive compound and target cross-checking are then covered followed by comparisons between public and commercial databases including case studies of selected compounds. It concludes with an outline of new scientific developments that could increase the success rate of academic drug development.

scholarly journals Towards Academic Drug Development Guidelines

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Southan
Keyword(s):  
Drug Development ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Small Molecule ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Medicinal Chemistry ◽  
Academic Development ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
Small Molecule Drug

This report covers academic small-molecule drug development with a view to distilling guidelines. The first section covers research productivity feeding into commercial development before reviewing the literature on statistics of academic development It then considers differences between probes and drugs before discussing the role of author guidelines in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology journals. Resources for comprehensive compound and target cross-checking are then covered followed by comparisons between public and commercial databases including case studies of selected compounds. It concludes with an outline of new scientific developments that could increase the success rate of academic drug development.

scholarly journals The role of social connection in satisfaction with Instagram photographs.

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie J. Tobin ◽  
Pitchaya Chulpaiboon
Keyword(s):  
Social Connection

Modern 3PL Services in China: The Role of Trust

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-135
Author(s):  
Paul Ghijsen ◽  
Janjaap Semeijn ◽  
Amy Wang
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
Service Performance ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Relationship Outcomes

The purpose of this research is to provide an understanding of the contemporary 3PL market in China. This study links trust, IT and 3 PL usage and customer relationships. Also, the importance of social connections in business operations is highlighted. The manuscript shows the influence of trust, IT and 3PL usage on customer service performance, and its consequence for satisfaction and loyalty. 3PL usage appears to have a positive influence on service performance. Furthermore, service performance improves the customer relationship outcomes, in terms of satisfaction and loyalty via trust. Trust seems to have a mediating role.

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