A prospective examination of online social network dynamics and smoking cessation.

Amanda L GrahamKang ZhaoGeorge D PapandonatosBahar ErarXi WangMichael S AmatoSarah ChaAmy M CohnJennifer L Pearson

Published in: PloS one (2017)

This study is the first to demonstrate that increased tie formation among members of an online social network for smoking cessation is prospectively associated with abstinence. It also highlights the value of using individuals' activities in online social networks to predict their offline health behaviors.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
healthcare
mental health
replacement therapy
health information
social media
public health