Quitting smoking is easier for people who are part of health-specific social networking sites compared to those who are not, a new study published in the Journal of Communication reveals. Joe Phua, University of Georgia, examined health-based social networking sites that focus on helping members to quit smoking. He found that as participation on these sites increased, members began to build a sense of community on the sites. Specifically, they started to identify ...Saturday, 28 September 2013
Being Part of Health-Specific Social Media Makes It Easier to Kick the Butt
Quitting smoking is easier for people who are part of health-specific social networking sites compared to those who are not, a new study published in the Journal of Communication reveals. Joe Phua, University of Georgia, examined health-based social networking sites that focus on helping members to quit smoking. He found that as participation on these sites increased, members began to build a sense of community on the sites. Specifically, they started to identify ...
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