Social Networks, Interpersonal Social Support, and Health Outcomes: A Health Communication Perspective

Frontiers in Communication

Wright, Kevin¹ 

[1] Communication, George Mason University, USA

关键词: social support;    HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH;    social networks;    Communication processes;    Online communication;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fcomm.2016.00010

学科分类：计算机网络和通讯

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

This manuscript discusses the development, impact, and several major research findings of studies in the area of social network support and health outcomes. The review focuses largely on the development of online social support networks and the ways in which they may interact with face-to-face support networks to influence physical and psychological health outcomes. The manuscript discusses this area and it presents a research agenda for future work in this area from an Associate Editor's perspective.

【 授权许可】

CC BY