Analysis of the Influence of Social Networks on Human Health

Abstract

Health issues are of critical importance in the global context, as they directly affect the quality of human life, economic prosperity and social stability. Health is not only the concern of individuals and societies, but also the shared responsibility of the international community. Maintaining and improving global health is one of the priorities of the global community. This paper uses literature analysis to analyze obesity and overweight, smoking and smoking cessation, and mental health status respectively, and studies the impact of social network on human health. At the same time, based on the social network theory, the intervention principle and related strategies are proposed. The results show that: There are three different social processes that connect the underground network with weight and its effect on behavior. They are social contagion, a sense of belonging, and homophily. Studying the phenomenon of youth smoking can help us understand adult smoking. Social homophily, peer and parental effects are crucial when considering smoking behavior. Focusing on social support, social influence, self-esteem, and belongingness forms the understanding regarding mental health. In addition, to achieve better health conditions, interventions should be carried out through the most influential person in a certain social network.