Mapping user relationships for health information diffusion on microblogging in China: A social network analysis of Sina Weibo

Asian Journal of Communication

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 65-83

 

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Author keywords

health communication; microblogging; opinion leader; social influence; social media; social network

Indexed keywords

EID: 84923281558     PISSN: 01292986     EISSN: 17420911     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01292986.2014.989239     Document Type: Article

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