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Network range and health.

V A Haines1, J S Hurlbert

  • 1University of Calgary.

Journal of Health and Social Behavior
|September 1, 1992
PubMed
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This study introduces network structure to the stress-distress model, finding that network range dimensions like density and diversity impact stress exposure, social support access, and distress differently, with gender-specific effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The stress-distress model traditionally focuses on social support, often using dyadic social network analysis.
  • Network structure and social support are conceptually and empirically distinct, necessitating a broader approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the stress-distress model by incorporating network structure measures.
  • To investigate how network range dimensions predict stress exposure, social support access, and distress.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized social network analysis to measure network range (density, diversity, size).
  • Applied these measures as predictors within an extended stress-distress model.

Main Results:

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  • Network range dimensions (density, diversity, size) differentially affect stress exposure, social support access, and distress.
  • These effects are gender-specific, highlighting differential impacts based on gender.

    • Conclusions:

    • Network structure is a crucial, distinct component of the stress-distress model.
    • Understanding network range and its gender-specific effects is vital for health and well-being research.