Health Behavior and Health Education
theory, research, and practice
theory, research, and practice
The process of translating constructs into measurable variables can be difficult. During this process, various types of error can occur that distort relationships of interest. As a result, conclusions about a particular theory or model's usefulness can be inaccurate.
Confidence in the measurement of social networks & social support constructs can be increased if there is support for the validity and reliability of the measure when used in a population similar to the study population.
This section explores how some of the social networks & social support constructs have been measured, as well as strengths and limitations of existing measures.