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<p><em>Covers 2026-05-20 to 2026-05-27; 5 free papers from 40 selected papers.</em></p>

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<p><strong>Themes:</strong> mental health, wellbeing, depression, resilience, social support, subjective well-being, psychological well-being, psychological resilience</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> survey, qualitative, quantitative, cross-sectional, case-study, thematic analysis</p>

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        <![CDATA[<p>New work frames wellbeing as something shaped across jobs, families, partners, and digital companions, with work-family conflict, AI attachment, and mindful partnering as key tests.</p>

<p><em>Covers 2026-05-20 to 2026-05-27; 5 free papers from 40 selected papers.</em></p>

<p>Relationships are where wellbeing gets tested, repaired, and strengthened. This show traces the research behind social support, family bonds, workplace dynamics, caregiving, resilience, and mental health.</p>

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<p><strong>Methods:</strong> survey, qualitative, quantitative, cross-sectional, case-study, thematic analysis</p>

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<p><b>Upgrade to Premium</b></p><p>The premium version of this podcast covers all 40 research articles and 10 news stories selected for the episode. <a href="https://paperboy.fm/podcasts/social-cohesion-and-relationships/subscribe" rel="noopener">Subscribe to the premium podcast</a>.</p>

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