Social Connectedness

Minimal Social Connectedness

Expressions activating this band show little clear social contact or group involvement, or mention social orientation only in broad, incidental, or weakly engaged terms. The social world is peripheral rather than described as an active source of contact, participation, or support.

Moderate Social Connectedness

Expressions activating this band describe some regular contact with friends, residents, volunteers, or worship communities, along with occasional helping, sharing, or participation in organized settings. Social ties are present and functional but not depicted as especially extensive or densely interconnected.

High Social Connectedness

Expressions activating this band describe frequent communication, visiting, or ongoing involvement with friends, neighbors, family, staff, or civic and religious groups. Social participation is active and sustained, with a clear sense of belonging, importance, or embeddedness in multiple relationships.

Extensive Social Connectedness

Expressions activating this band reflect broad, mutually recognized social ties in which people know one another, make introductions, meet across groups, and maintain wide local networks. Social life is experienced as highly integrated, reciprocal, and socially visible.

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