When close ties falter, do minimal interactions matter? Daily dynamics of social connections and well-being

Key Points

• Well-being decreases significantly when strong social ties weaken, impacting emotional health and daily interactions.
• Participants who maintained minimal interactions reported higher well-being scores, emphasizing the importance of social engagement.
• Observational analysis conducted over several weeks highlighted daily dynamics affecting well-being and social connections.
• These findings call for further exploration of how minimal interactions can serve as a substitute for closer ties in social support.