“…In this article, we provide background information on the use of “one-to-one” (for example, e-mail), “one-to-many” (for example, e-mail lists), and “many-to-many” (for example, message boards and chat rooms, and more recently, applications associated with Web 2.0) computer-mediated communication to nurture health-related social networks and online supportive care. We also discuss research that has investigated the use of social networks by patients, highlight opportunities for health professionals in this area, and describe new advances that are fuelling this new era of collaboration in the management of cancer.…”
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“…Objectives To evaluate whether happiness can spread from person to person and whether niches of happiness form within social networks. Design Longitudinal social network analysis. …”
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“…Based on interview data, this paper addressed how Chinese international students use SNSs (RenRen, Facebook, etc.) to expand and manage their online social networks to help their adaptation to new educational environment. …”
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“…Objective: NOVICE (Network Of Veterinary ICT in Education, http://www.noviceproject.eu/), is a professional online social network for veterinarians, lecturers and students of veterinary medicine as well as for e-Learning advisers and others working in establishments that teach veterinary medicine. …”
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“…Using Web-based and social networking approaches, 39 (91%) agreed to participate in the study. …”
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“…Online social networking usage is growing rapidly, especially among at-risk populations, such as men who have sex with men (MSM). …”
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“…The analysis was conducted using the social network analysis method and it was found that the Roh, Moo-hyun administration’s network showed better network density and centrality level compared to the Lee, Myung-bak administration, and also showed better balance between the government and the private sectors. …”
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“…METHODS: We studied the largest AIDS-denialist community on one of the most popular social networking services in Russia. We used netnography as a method for collecting data for qualitative analysis and observed the community for 9 months (at least 2-3 times a week). …”
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“…A first step in designing culturally relevant prevention interventions for MSM in Ghana is to understand the influence that peer social networks have on their attitudes and behaviors. …”
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“…Participants then answered a set of questionnaires with seven scales including the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS)-6 and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9. …”
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“…INTRODUCTION: This study used social network theory to explore the role of social support and social networks in health information–seeking behavior among Korean American (KA) adults. …”
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“…RESULTS: First, social networks have significantly impacts on the annual changes of therapeutic community participation. …”
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“…We examine the effects of social networks on influenza vaccination decision and disease dynamics. …”
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“…They differentiate between a generalized and a specific Internet addiction, such as the pathological use of social networking sites (SIA–SNS). Prior studies particularly identified the use of applications, personal characteristics, and psychopathological symptoms as significant predictors for the development and maintenance of this phenomenon. …”
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“…Previous correlational research indicates that adolescent girls who use social network sites more frequently are more dissatisfied with their bodies. …”
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“…This paper focuses on the effectiveness of a social networking site (SNS) alcohol prevention program targeted toward young people. …”
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“…Social networks influence health behavior and health status. …”
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“…BACKGROUND: Online social networks present wide-reaching and flexible platforms through which to deliver health interventions to targeted populations. …”
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