Health Behavior and Health Education
theory, research, and practice
Quiz Questions
| Emotional (1) | 1. Expressions of empathy, love, trust and caring |
| Homogeneity (6) | 2. Tangible aid and service |
| Instrumental (2) | 3. Advice, suggestions, and information |
| Informational (3) | 4. Information that is useful for self-evaluation |
| Reciprocity (9) | 5. Extent to which network members know & interac with each othe |
| Density (5) | 6. Extent to which network members are demographically similar |
| Intensity/Strength (12) | 7. Extent to which network members live in close proximity to focal person |
| Appraisal (4) | 8. Extent to which members of the dyad share equal power and influence |
| Geographic Dispersion (7) | 9. Extent to which resources and support are both given and received |
| Directionality (8) | 10. Extent to which social relations serve many functions |
| Complexity (10) | 11. Extent to which social relationships exist in the context of organizational or institutional roles |
| Formality (11) | 12. Extent to which social relationships offer emotional closeness |
- What is the difference between paths 1 and 3, 2 and 2a, 4 and 4a?
Answer: The presence of a stressor. - Which constructs are used to describe social support? Social networks as a whole? Relationships within a social network?
Answer: Social support: Emotional, Instrumental, Informational,Appraisal,Social network as a whole - Homogeneity, Density Geographic dispersion, Directionality,Network relationships - Reciprocity, Complexity, Formality, Intensity/Strength - What are some suggested considerations that should be made when selecting an appropriate social networks or social support measure?
Answer: (Varies). General considerations include validity and reliability data when used in similar investigations or with similar populations, which constructs should be measured based on study design. - Why is mediation analysis so important for the testing the social networks model?
Answer: Only 1 pathway hypothesizes a direct effect. In order to fully examine relationships, it is necessary to go beyond assessing correlates and extrapolating.