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Social Networks & social support
JMU HTH behavior change
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
10/18/2013

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social integration
Definition
existence of social ties
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social networks
Definition
web of relationships surrounding the individuals
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social support
Definition
an important function of social relationships
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social capital
Definition
describes certain resources & norms that arise from social networks
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reciprocity
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extent to which resources and support are both given and received in a relationship
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intensity or strenght
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extent to which social relationships offer emotional closeness
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complexity
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extent to which social relationships serve many functions
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formality
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extent to which social relationships exist in the context of organizational or institutional roles
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density
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extent to which network members know and interact with each other
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homogeneity
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extent to which network members are demographically similar
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geographic dispersion
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extent to which network members live in close proximity to focal person
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directionality
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extent to which members of the dyad share equal power and influence
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social influence
Definition
process by which thoughts and actions are changed by actions of others
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social undermining
Definition
process by which others express negative affect or criticism or hinder one's attainment of goals
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companionship
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sharing leisure or other activities with network members
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4 types of social support behaviors
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emotional, instrumental, informational, appraisal
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social support behaviors: emotional
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provision of empathy, love, trust, caring
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social support behaviors: instrumental
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provision of tangible aid and services that directly assist a person in need
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social support behaviors: informational
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provision of advice, suggestions, and information to address problems
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social support behaviors: appraisal
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provision of info that is useful for self evaluative purposes (constructive feedback & affirmation)
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5 pathways of SN & SS
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1. direct effect of SN/SS on health
2 &4. hypothesized effect of SN/SS of individual coping resources and community resources
3. SN/SS may influence frequency & duration of exposure to stressors
5. potential effect of SN/SS on health behaviors
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questions to ask to see if SN/SS needs to be used
Definition
what are social support resources from family? what are social support resources socially? what social support resources does this program provide?
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