This review explores the relevance of social connection to contemporary discussions of social isolation and loneliness and produces a practical tool for considering social connectedness.

Humanitarianism is changing with the digital age and with new modes of networked communication and interaction. The research presented in this report offers new insights into the way people engage with humanitarian activities in their local contexts and everyday lives.

This briefing paper presents the Model of Social Connection which reflects key aspects of social connection that have been raised by a diverse body of research and acknowledges the changing nature of contemporary social life.