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... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > health psychology > epidemiology of risk and protective factors > social integration, social networks, and health
social science subjects > health and social care > health psychology > epidemiology of risk and protective factors > social integration, social networks, and health
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > applied social psychology > health psychology > epidemiology of risk and protective factors > social integration, social networks, and health
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of health, illness and the body > sociology of health > social and cultural factors > social integration, social networks, and health

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social integration, social networks, and health  

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  • Over the past 25 years, there have been dozens of articles and now books on issues related to social networks and social support. It is now widely recognized that social relationships and affiliation have powerful effects on physical and mental health for a number of reasons (Berkman & Glass, 2000; Cohen, Underwood, & Gottlieb, 2000; Seeman, 1996). [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Social Integration, Social Networks, and Health]

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