reviewJournal of Medical Internet ResearchFeb 14, 2014GOLD OA

Are Health Behavior Change Interventions That Use Online Social Networks Effective? A Systematic Review

CMCarol MaherLKLucy K. LewisKFKatia FerrarSJSimon J. MarshallIDIlse De Bourdeaudhuij

University of South Australia · University of California, San Diego · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

The dramatic growth of Web 2.0 technologies and online social networks offers immense potential for the delivery of health behavior change campaigns. However, it is currently unclear how online social networks may best be harnessed to achieve health behavior change.

Objective

The intent of the study was to systematically review the current level of evidence regarding the effectiveness of online social network health behavior interventions.

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Keywords
  • Psychological intervention
  • Behavior change
  • Psychology
  • Systematic review
  • Behavior change methods
  • MEDLINE
  • Computer science
  • Applied psychology
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