Publications by authors named "E Widmer"

Over the last two decades, Social Network Analysis (SNA) has become a standard tool in various social science disciplines. In social psychology, however, the use of SNA methodology remains scarce. This research identifies gaps in SNA use in Social Psychology and offers pathways for its further development.

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Introduction: Teleworking is one of the most significant legacies of the pandemic. Great attention is now being paid to its effects on workers' health. One of the arguments that emerged on this issue is that 'working away from the office' affects the time we spend with significant others.

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Research highlights the positive impact of social connectedness on subjective well-being. In this paper, we test a model in which an identity-based mechanism links a structural form of connectedness (significant social ties) with two psychological well-being outcomes, life satisfaction and self-esteem. Using data from the LIVES Longitudinal Lausanne Youth Study (LIVES-LOLYS, = 422), a longitudinal mediation path model tests direct and indirect effects, via the strength of social identification, of the number of significant social ties in two life domains (friends and family) on life satisfaction and self-esteem.

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Background: Intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT) represents a promising novel approach treating allergic diseases. However, no standardized procedures or recommendations have been established or reported, despite the recognized fact that treatment efficacy relies on the ability to inject the allergen intranodally.

Objective: We aim to provide a critical appraisal of ILIT as a method of allergen immunotherapy and to deliver practical recommendations for accurate ILIT.

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  • Several high-income countries have ended the practice of deferring gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) from donating blood, moving towards a gender-neutral donor selection approach.
  • An international symposium held in April 2023 brought together experts to discuss the impacts of this shift on transfusion safety and the challenges of implementing such policies.
  • Findings indicate that most countries adopted similar strategies for this transition, which were positively received by stakeholders and showed reassuring safety data, although further research on HIV risks is needed.
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