The role of social networks in adult health: introduction to the special issue

Health Psychol. 2014 Jun;33(6):501-4. doi: 10.1037/hea0000103.

Authors

Lynn M Martire¹, Melissa M Franks²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University.
² Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University.

Abstract

The goal of this special issue is to highlight recent research examining the role of social networks in adults' physical health.

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Publication types

Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

Adult
Health Status*
Humans
Interpersonal Relations*
Social Support*

Grant support

K02 AG039412/AG/NIA NIH HHS/United States