Abstract Research-isolation is a common problem affecting many researchers who are disconnected from their research communities. It can be caused by a number of factors, including physical isolation, unfamiliar research topics, diversity, and the nature of the supervisory relationship. All of these aspects can have an impact on both work and the mental health of researchers. Increasingly, researchers are turning to social media for support, by both looking for communities and for increasing the impact of their work. In this paper, we set out a brief introduction to a range of social media platforms used by researchers and present a discussion of the networks within those platforms aimed at reducing research-isolation. These examples highlight just a few of the number of small communities that have grown online to meet the needs of those seeking support through social media. We conclude with some recommendations for those affected by research-isolation and highlight the need for more research into the role of social media on mental health in academics.

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使用社交媒体来对抗研究隔离

摘要 研究孤立是一个常见问题，影响着许多与研究社区脱节的研究人员。它可能是由多种因素造成的，包括物理隔离、不熟悉的研究主题、多样性和监督关系的性质。所有这些方面都会对研究人员的工作和心理健康产生影响。研究人员越来越多地转向社交媒体寻求支持，既寻找社区又增加其工作的影响力。在本文中，我们简要介绍了研究人员使用的一系列社交媒体平台，并对这些平台内旨在减少研究孤立的网络进行了讨论。这些例子仅突出了一些小型社区的在线发展，以满足那些通过社交媒体寻求支持的人的需求。最后，我们为那些受到研究隔离影响的人提出了一些建议，并强调需要对社交媒体对学术界心理健康的作用进行更多研究。