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. 2014 Jun;33(6):501-4.
doi: 10.1037/hea0000103.

The role of social networks in adult health: introduction to the special issue

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The role of social networks in adult health: introduction to the special issue

Lynn M Martire et al. Health Psychol. 2014 Jun.

Abstract

The goal of this special issue is to highlight recent research examining the role of social networks in adults' physical health.

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