scholarly journals A Mixed Methods Study of the Social Support Networks of Female Sex Workers and Their Primary Noncommercial Male Partners in Tijuana, Mexico

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla D. Wagner ◽  
Jennifer L. Syvertsen ◽  
Silvia R. Verdugo ◽  
Jose Luis Molina ◽  
Steffanie A. Strathdee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
The Social

Female sex workers (FSWs) are at risk for multiple health harms, including HIV. This article describes a mixed methods study of the social support networks of 19 FSWs and their primary male sex partners in Tijuana, Mexico. We collected quantitative and qualitative social network data, including quantitative network measures, qualitative narratives, and network visualizations. Methodologically, we illustrate how a convergent mixed methods approach to studying personal social support networks of FSWs can yield a more holistic understanding of network composition and role. From a health-related perspective, we show how migration/deportation and stigma shape social networks and might be leveraged to support HIV prevention interventions. We believe others can benefit from a mixed methods approach to studying social networks.

The social support networks of internet users

2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Hlebec ◽  
Katja Lozar Manfreda ◽  
Vasja Vehovar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals “A Baby Was an Added Burden”: Predictors and Consequences of Unintended Pregnancies for Female Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya: A Mixed-Methods Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. e0162871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley Luchters ◽  
Wilkister Bosire ◽  
Amy Feng ◽  
Marlise L. Richter ◽  
Nzioki King’ola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies

scholarly journals Building and Connecting: Family Strategies for Developing Social Support Networks for Adults With Down Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Roll ◽  
Barbara J. Bowers
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
The Social ◽  
Professional Resources

Being embedded in social networks is crucial for well-being and health. While this is particularly the case for people with Down syndrome (DS), our knowledge of how their support networks are developed is limited. This article investigates the role of family members in developing and maintaining the social support networks of their adult children with DS. Based on 29 interviews with family members, a grounded theory study was conducted. The Family Building and Connecting (BAC) framework was developed, which distinguishes a “building” and a “connecting” approach. The building approach includes strategies that rely on family members and close friends for building a support network for the person with DS. The connecting approach includes strategies that connect the person with DS to external and often professional resources and services. Distinguishing these approaches is important for future research and for strengthening the support networks of people with DS and their families.

scholarly journals The social support networks of elderly people in Slovenia during the Covid-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan Cugmas ◽  
Anuška Ferligoj ◽  
Tina Kogovšek ◽  
Zenel Batagelj
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
Ego Networks ◽  
The Social

Population ageing requires society to adjust by ensuring additional types of services and assistance for elderly people. These may be provided by either organized services and sources of informal social support. The latter is especially important since a lack of social support is associated with a lower level of psychological and physical well-being. During the Covid-19 pandemic, social support for the elderly has proven to be even more crucial, also due to physical distancing. Therefore, this study aims to identify and describe the various types of personal social support networks of the elderly population during the coronavirus pandemic. To this end, a survey of Slovenians older than 64 years was conducted from April 25 to May 4, 2020 on a probability Web-panel-based sample (n = 605). The ego-networks were clustered by a hierarchical clustering approach for symbolic data. Clustering was performed for different types of social support (socializing, instrumental support, emotional support) and different characteristics of the social support networks (i.e., type of relationship, number of contacts, geographical distance). The results show that most of the elderly population in Slovenia have a satisfactory social support network, while the share of those without any (accessible) source of social support is significant. The results are particularly valuable for sustainable care policy planning, crisis intervention planning as well as any future waves of the coronavirus.

The social support networks of gay men with AIDS

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 374-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert B. Hays ◽  
Sarah Chauncey ◽  
Linda A. Tobey
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
The Social
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