Social Wellbeing

What is social wellbeing?

Social wellbeing is the development of maintenance of satisfying, supportive, and positive relationships. The ability to relate well to and respect others within the family, at work, and in the community is integral to social wellbeing.

  • Alcohol/drugs
  • Belongingness
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Involvement
  • Romantic relationships
  • Sexual intimacy

Student Quote

“Social wellness is the result of building and maintaining meaningful and supportive relationships. Strong connections and quality time with friends and family have shown to increase our happiness and sense of belonging and fulfillment.”
Lilly Woo ’24
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Socially well people...

  • Enjoy spending quality time with friends and family
  • Find what brings them joy and engages with it  
  • Find opportunities to meet new people  
  • Allocate time to invest in themselves
  • Balance their social and personal time  
  • Value others and embrace their differences
  • Spend time with people they can be their true self with

Check in with your social wellbeing by asking yourself these questions:

  • Do I make time to visit my family and friends?
  • Do I express appreciation and affection for the people who support me?
  • Do I find my relationships to be positive, enriching, and authentic?
  • Do I make an effort to interact with people from different backgrounds than I?
  • Do you notice yourself experiencing loneness? 

These are easy things you can do to better your social wellbeing.

  • Find an organization of interest on SyncDin
  • Go do something you enjoy with a friend or family member
  • Grab a meal with a friend or mentor
  • Attend an on-campus event
  • Start a hobby and get others to join you  
  • Volunteer for a local non-profit

Social Wellbeing Resources