Social Network and Health

What is a social network?

• A web-based platform for communication

• A set of relationships between individuals

• A group of computers connected together

• A type of television program

What is the 'ego' in the context of a social network?

• The most important person in the network

• The self-esteem of an individual

• The target individual in a personal network

• The overall mood of the network

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a social network?

• Nodes

• Ties

• Websites

• Ego

How can social networks impact health?

• By influencing behaviors

• By providing medical advice

• By offering medical treatments

• By diagnosing diseases

Which of the following is a mechanism by which social networks can impact health?

• Direct physical influence

• Peer pressure

• Medical interventions

• Online advertisements

Why are personal networks considered instrumental in impacting behavior?

• Because they provide financial incentives

• Because they offer technical support

• Because they are conduits of social influence

• Because they provide medical advice

What is 'network size' in the context of personal network analysis?

• The physical space occupied by the network

• The number of websites linked to the network

• The total number of nodes in the network excluding the ego

• The bandwidth of the network

What does 'network density' measure?

• The physical space between nodes

• The ratio of actual ties to the maximum possible ties

• The number of nodes in a network

• The weight of the network

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which social networks can impact health, based on the articles?

• By influencing behaviors

• By providing access to medical treatments

• By offering emotional support

• By sharing health information