Assessment of Social Support, Social Network, and Social Capital

2012 ◽  
pp. 626-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda K. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Network

scholarly journals Examining Social Capital, Social Support, and Language Use in an Online Depression Forum: Social Network and Content Analysis

10.2196/17365 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. e17365
Author(s):  
Wenjing Pan ◽  
Bo Feng ◽  
Cuihua Shen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Online Support Groups ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Communication Accommodation

Background The use of peer-to-peer online support groups and communities has grown into a social phenomenon. Many people use online support groups and communities to seek and provide social support. It is essential to examine how users’ participation behaviors may contribute to different outcomes. Objective This study aimed to (1) use the structural positions of online depression forum users in their reply network to predict received support and (2) examine their language use reflecting their health conditions. Methods A total of 2061 users and their 62,274 replies posted on a depression forum from July 2004 to July 2014 were extracted using a web crawler written in Python. The content of the forum users’ posts and replies and their reply patterns were examined. A social network analysis method was used to build the reply networks of users. The computerized text analysis method was used to measure features of the forum users’ language styles. Results Forum users’ bridging social capital (operationalized as network betweenness) was positively associated with the level of communication accommodation in their received replies (P=.04). Forum users’ bonding social capital (operationalized as network constraint) was negatively associated with the level of communication accommodation in their received replies (P<.001). The forum users’ change in their use of self-referent words and words expressing negative emotions were examined as linguistic proxies for their health conditions and mental states. The results revealed a general negative association between the number of received replies and the degree of decrease in the use of words expressing negative emotion (P=.007). Conclusions The structural positions of online depression forum users in the reply network are associated with different participation outcomes in the users. Thus, receiving replies can be beneficial to online depression forum users.

scholarly journals Examining Social Capital, Social Support, and Language Use in an Online Depression Forum: Social Network and Content Analysis (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjing Pan ◽  
Bo Feng ◽  
Cuihua Shen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Online Support Groups ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Communication Accommodation

BACKGROUND The use of peer-to-peer online support groups and communities has grown into a social phenomenon. Many people use online support groups and communities to seek and provide social support. It is essential to examine how users’ participation behaviors may contribute to different outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to (1) use the structural positions of online depression forum users in their reply network to predict received support and (2) examine their language use reflecting their health conditions. METHODS A total of 2061 users and their 62,274 replies posted on a depression forum from July 2004 to July 2014 were extracted using a web crawler written in Python. The content of the forum users’ posts and replies and their reply patterns were examined. A social network analysis method was used to build the reply networks of users. The computerized text analysis method was used to measure features of the forum users’ language styles. RESULTS Forum users’ bridging social capital (operationalized as network betweenness) was positively associated with the level of communication accommodation in their received replies (<i>P</i>=.04). Forum users’ bonding social capital (operationalized as network constraint) was negatively associated with the level of communication accommodation in their received replies (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). The forum users’ change in their use of self-referent words and words expressing negative emotions were examined as linguistic proxies for their health conditions and mental states. The results revealed a general negative association between the number of received replies and the degree of decrease in the use of words expressing negative emotion (<i>P</i>=.007). CONCLUSIONS The structural positions of online depression forum users in the reply network are associated with different participation outcomes in the users. Thus, receiving replies can be beneficial to online depression forum users.

Social Network and Perceived Social Support Tool

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiedi Lei ◽  
Chris Ashwin ◽  
Mark Brosnan ◽  
Ailsa Russell
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Support Tool

The Effect of Social Support on Social Capital in Badminton Club

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-123
Author(s):  
Wonbae Park ◽  
Chanryong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital

Social Networks and Business Performance of Igbo Migrant Traders in Ibadan, South-West Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah O. Obor ◽  
Emeka E. Okafor
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Exchange ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
South West ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study focused on social networks and business performance among Igbo businessmen in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria through the exploratory research design. Social exchange, social network and social capital theories were employed as theoretical framework. Twenty-six in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and case studies were conducted with purposively selected respondents in four business locations in Ibadan. The results showed that among the factors that facilitated migration of the Igbo to Ibadan were their interest to learn a trade, their inability to attain higher education, and having a relative in Ibadan. The types of social networks available showed that social network was not location bound, as all the respondents belonged to town progressive unions and mutual benefits/cooperative associations. Social networks played vital roles in business performance, including social support, access to loan, business growth and expansion. The main challenges to maintaining adequate social network in business were distrust, envy, unbridled competition, dishonesty and inability to keep terms of agreement. The study concludes that social networks have positively influenced the business performance of migrant Igbo in Ibadan. There is need for the Igbo to strengthen their social networks through honesty, forthrightness, and transparency in all their dealings.

scholarly journals Influence of the Source of Social Support and Size of Social Network on All-Cause Mortality

2015 ◽  
Vol 90 (7) ◽  
pp. 895-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie M. Becofsky ◽  
Robin P. Shook ◽  
Xuemei Sui ◽  
Sara Wilcox ◽  
Carl J. Lavie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
All Cause Mortality

scholarly journals A randomized wait-list controlled trial of a social support intervention for caregivers of patients with primary malignant brain tumor

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maija Reblin ◽  
Dana Ketcher ◽  
Rachael McCormick ◽  
Veronica Barrios-Monroy ◽  
Steven K. Sutton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wait List ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
Support Intervention ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Abstract Background Informal family caregivers constitute an important and increasingly demanding role in the cancer healthcare system. This is especially true for caregivers of patients with primary malignant brain tumors based on the rapid progression of disease, including physical and cognitive debilitation. Informal social network resources such as friends and family can provide social support to caregivers, which lowers caregiver burden and improves overall quality of life. However, barriers to obtaining needed social support exist for caregivers. To address this need, our team developed and is assessing a multi-component caregiver support intervention that uses a blend of technology and personal contact to improve caregiver social support. Methods We are currently conducting a prospective, longitudinal 2-group randomized controlled trial which compares caregivers who receive the intervention to a wait-list control group. Only caregivers directly receive the intervention, but the patient-caregiver dyads are enrolled so we can assess outcomes in both. The 8-week intervention consists of two components: (1) The electronic Social Network Assessment Program, a web-based tool to visualize existing social support resources and provide a tailored list of additional resources; and (2) Caregiver Navigation, including weekly phone sessions with a Caregiver Navigator to address caregiver social support needs. Outcomes are assessed by questionnaires completed by the caregiver (baseline, 4-week, 8-week) and the cancer patient (baseline, and 8-week). At 8 weeks, caregivers in the wait-list condition may opt into the intervention. Our primary outcome is caregiver well-being; we also explore patient well-being and caregiver and patient health care utilization. Discussion This protocol describes a study testing a novel social support intervention that pairs a web-based social network visualization tool and resource list (eSNAP) with personalized caregiver navigation. This intervention is responsive to a family-centered model of care and calls for clinical and research priorities focused on informal caregiving research. Trial registration clinicaltrials.gov, Registration number: NCT04268979; Date of registration: February 10, 2020, retrospectively registered.

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