Effect of social trust on health information exchange in social network sites

Abstract

Objectives: This study investigates the nature of the association between health information exchange and social trust and how social trust has influenced health information exchange from 2005 to 2021. Method:In line with the purpose of the study, the researcher applied a systematic literature review to review conference articles, accredited journal articles and book chapters. The review process involved a rigorous procedure towards a definition of review protocol, extraction of articles, formulation of selection criteria and the review itself.Results: This study reveals a transactional interplay between the constructs of social trust (benevolence, integrity and competence) and social network site user roles (information seeker, information passer and information giver). Conclusion:In summary, the researcher argues that public health officials would benefit from setting up an SNS that proactively provides health information. The health information exchange experience should be designed in a way that takes into account how social trust can be used to moderate health information exchange in the SNS by different types.

Sentiment analysis of internet posts on vaccination using ChatGPT and comparison with actual vaccination rates in South Korea

“…Numerous studies have explored the relevance of social media platforms to epidemiological patterns and medical information. 18 For instance, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, research suggested a strong correlation between the regional distribution of social media posts related to infectious diseases and their actual spread. 19 Additionally, studies on trend analysis using search queries have shown associations with the spread of infectious diseases.…”

Real vs Virtual Identity: A Contemporary Analysis of Social Displacement Accelerating Anti-social Behavior Among Youth

“…With Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram being the most prominent sites, these social networking sites have overwhelmed the digital landscape (Sun et al, 2023;Gokalpt et al, 2023;Ng et al, 2023;Kuss & Griffins, 2022). Instant messaging servicessuch as Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.have recently reached a substantial part of the user base (Musetti et al, 2022;Mkhize, 2023;Pew, 2018). Social media users can upload or stream intimate content for others to react, share, and respond to; lastly, vlogging sites i.e., YouTube, is also widely popular among youth (Kuss & Griffins, 2022;Verduyn et al, 2022;Pew, 2018;Valkenberg, 2022).…”