02657cam a2200505Ka 4500 ocn663172316 OCoLC 20171018091357.0 m d cr un||||||||| 100909s2002 ne a ob 000 0 eng d 9781849501521 (electronic bk.) : �70.95 ; � 102.95 ; $131.95 1849501521 (electronic bk.) : �70.95 ; � 102.95 ; $131.95 0762308818 (hbk.) 9780762308811 (hbk.) ZJC eng ZJC ZJC RA418 .S63 2002 MBNH bicssc JFS bicssc MED078000 bisacsh 614 306.4/61 22 Social networks and health [electronic resource] / edited by Judith A. Levy, Bernice A. Pescosolido. 1st ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2002. 1 online resource (vii, 367 p.) : ill. Advances in medical sociology, 1057-6290 ; v. 8 Includes bibliographical references. This volume is directed toward researchers and health professionals with an interest in the interstices of social networks and health. It consists of original papers that address critical themes in health-related social network research and disease prevention. The sections discuss the dynamics of social networks and their role in providing social support under varying conditions and contexts; how social network theory and research contribute to disease prevention and control; methodological issues that affect recall and agreement when conducting social network studies; how social networks structure and facilitate or discourage health risk; and the role of network ties in disease prevention. The volume concludes by examining the influence of social support in health promotion, symptom identification and disease management. Description based on print version record. Social networks. Social networks Therapeutic use. Health Social aspects. Patients Social networks. Social medicine. Personal & public health. bicssc Social groups. bicssc Medical Public Health. bisacsh Levy, Judith A. Pescosolido, Bernice A. Print version: Social networks and health. 1st ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : JAI, 2002 0762308818 (DLC) 2002029970 (OCoLC)50494394 Advances in medical sociology ; v. 8. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/1057-6290/8 SSbacklist 222946 222946