Health & Social Life
This research project lies at the intersection of social psychology, sociology, and public health. Directly inspired by Durkheim's (1897) theory, we test the Berkman's conceptual model linking social integration to health (2000). This model suggests bridges between the macro level (government policy and socio-economic issues) and individual health. We are particularly focused upon variables such as level of social integration, social participation, social engagement, and volunteering.
Our work revolves around the role played by people's social engagement with regard to the quality of their individual life. It is now more and more obvious that people hardly survive to lonely conditions (Holt-Lunstad, 2010; 2015) - a fact to be reminded in our individualist societies. Therefore, this research leads to the possible implementation of social prescribing in mental health services in Belgium. This public health program developed in England seeks to refer patients with multimorbidity combined with mental health problems, low self-confidence, and social isolation to a voluntary activity. In doing so, the social prescription aims to reduce feelings of loneliness and limit health care consumption.
Recent publications & In press & Preprints
2020
Grisart, J., Scaillet, N., Michaux, M., Masquelier, E., Fantini, C & Luminet, O. (2020). Determinants of representational and behavioral hyperactivity in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Journal of Health Psychology, 25, 1128-1137. DOI: 10.1177/1359105317751616
Mierop, A., Mikolajczak, M., Stahl, C., Béna, J., Luminet, O., Lane, A., & Corneille, O. (2020). How can intranasal-oxytocin research be trusted? Lessons learned from a systematic review and suggested directions for future research. Perspectives in Psychological Science. DOI: 10.1177/1745691620921525.
Morton, J., Mikolajczak, M., & Luminet, O. (2020). New perspectives on the praise literature: Towards a conceptual model of compliment. Current Psychology DOI: 10.1007/s12144-020-01102-7
Our project in the press
The anger of the supporters is the story of a social identity that has finally been disappointed Le Soir - 05/12/2022
Le bénévolat est bon pour la santé. Science Today UCLouvain ScienceToday - 11/02/2020
Le volontariat est bon pour la santé, selon une étude de la Mutualité chrétienne L'avenir & Metro - 04/12/2019
Le volontariat, c'est bon pour la santé. En Marche. Mutualité Chrétienne
Confiance en soi, épanouissement... une étude montre que le bénévolat, c'est bon pour la santé. RTBF Info
Le volontariat est bon pour la santé, selon une étude de la Mutualité chrétienne. L'avenir
Le volontariat est bon pour la santé, selon une étude de la Mutualité chrétienne. Le métro
Recent communications
Conference presentations
Morton, J., Herman, G., Bourguignon, D., Luminet, O., Mikolajczak, M., Avalosse, H., Vancorenland, S., Verniest, R & Rimé, B. (2022, September 13). ‘‘From social participation to health: social prescription issues’’ (paper presentation). PACE in ULB, Brussels, Belgium.
Morton, J., Herman, G., Bourguignon, D., Luminet, O., Mikolajczak, M., Avalosse, H., Vancorenland, S., Verniest, R & Rimé, B. (2022, June 23-24). ‘‘From social participation cluster to perceived and objective health: modelisation of this relationship’’ (feature talk). ICSIH-5, Nottingham, UK.
Morton, J., Herman, G., Bourguignon, D., Luminet, O., Mikolajczak, M., Avalosse, H., Vancorenland, S., Verniest, R & Rimé, B. (2021, June 16-17). ‘‘Is volunteering effective against loneliness ?’’ (paper presentation). ARPH 2022, Egmond aan Zee, The Nederlands.
Morton, J., Herman, G., Bourguignon, D., Luminet, O., Mikolajczak, M., Avalosse, H., Vancorenland, S., Verniest, R & Rimé, B. (2021, July 7-9). ‘‘Is volunteering an effective strategy against loneliness ?’’ (paper presentation). AFPSA 2021, Paris, France.
Morton, J., Herman, G., Bourguignon, D., Luminet, O., Mikolajczak, M., Avalosse, H., Vancorenland, S., Verniest, R & Rimé, B. (2021, May 28). Modelization of the relationship between social participation clusters and perceived and objective health. (paper presentation). BAPS 2021, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Morton, J., Mikolajczak, M. & Luminet, O. (2017, July 26-29). From admiration to irritation: Conceptual model of compliment (paper presentation). ISRE 2017, St. Louis, United States.
Morton, J., Mikolajczak, M. & Luminet, O. (2017, May 27). From admiration to irritation: Toward a conceptual model of compliment (paper presentation). BAPS 2017, Brussels, Belgium.
Poster presentations
Morton, J.S., Rimé, B., Bourguignon, D., Herman, G., Mikolajczak, M., Luminet, O., Avalosse, H., Vancorenland, S. and Verniest, R. (2020, May 27). Social participation, psychosocial well-being, and health (poster session). BAPS 2020, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Morton, J., Mikolajczak, M. & Luminet, O. (2018, April 4-6). From admiration to irritation: Conceptual model of compliment (poster session). CERE 2018, Glasgow, Scotland.
