Young adults in Western countries are gaining weight faster than their parents and are more
likely to gain weight than any other age cohort. Despite this, investigation into the complex …

Even as obesity rates reach new highs, the social stigmatization of obesity seems to be
strengthening and globalizing. This review identifies at least four mechanisms by which a …

Eating plays a central role in many social activities, and there is ample evidence to suggest
that social context exerts a pervasive and powerful influence on what, and how much …

Background: Exercising and eating healthy are not just an individual choice, but influenced
by family members, friends, or neighbours. Little is known, however, about colleagues, who …

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between group exercise
membership, social network characteristics, and general state anxiety in a sample of college …

Objective Social network analysis (SNA) can measure social connectedness and assess
impact of interpersonal connections on health behaviors, including physical activity (PA) …

This study extended the conceptual model of network influence on health behavior by
establishing the correspondence between types of social networks (ie, core and …

Purpose Consumer engagement has become a critical component to many brands'
relationship and promotional efforts. Empirical studies have documented the psychological …

As an unhealthy social eating environment is considered a risk factor for obesity, this study
aimed to examine women's regular eating networks and the extent to which diet-related …

Background Obesity is a key risk factor for developing a long-term condition and a leading
cause of mortality globally. The limited evidence associated with interventions that currently …