SOC 1010 Chapter Notes -Social Network, Allostatic Load, Milgram Experiment
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Social network (people linked to one another) Social networks: the web of social relationships surrounding individual. [relationship between social networks and health] quantity and quality of social relationships linked to mortality risk, heart disease and stroke, wound healing, mental health, etc. Social ties influence your health behaviors- diet, exercise, compliance, smoking, drinking, drug abuse, etc. Social relationships such as marriage, parenthood, friends, relations related to more positive health behaviors. Social support matters- reduce stress, enhance mental. Personal control- control life outcomes through own. Symbolic meanings- attachment to peer groups impacts use of drugs, alcohol, smoking (critical w/ covid) Social relationships benefit immune, endocrine, cardiovascular systems. Reduces allostatic load- wear and tear on body due to chronically overworked physiological systems responding to stress. Poor marital quality affects immune, endocrine, depression. Caring for an ill family member can ruin your health. Relationship stress may lead to alcohol abuse and weight gain. Costs & benefits not distributed equally in the population.
