A methodological approach to the analysis of egocentric social networks in public health research: a practical example

Abstract

Research on social networks in public health focuses on how social structures and relationships influence health and health-related behaviour. While the sociocentric approach is used to study complete social networks, the egocentric approach is gaining popularity because of its focus on individuals, groups and communities.

Keywords

• social network analysis
• qualitative research
• social environment
• social support
• analiza socialnih omrežij
• kvalitativno
• raziskovanje
• socialno okolje
• socialna opora