Associations between the structural and functional aspects of social relations and poor mental health: a cross-sectional register study

Associations between the structural and functional aspects of social relations and poor mental health: a cross-sectional register study

Abstract Background Social relations influence mental health through different pathways. To capture the complexity of social relations, it is beneficial to consider both the structural (e.g., reachability of social network and social integration) and functional (e.g., instrumental and emotional supp...

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Main Authors: Lise Røntved Hansen, Stinna Bibi Pedersen, Charlotte Overgaard, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Line Rosenkilde Ullits
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Mental health
Social relations
Structural
Functional
Social network
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4871-x

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