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Assistant Professor, Department of Health Behavior

# overview
I am passionate about understanding the role social connections and interactions play in health behaviors. This passion has led to a research focus on social network  analysis and health behavior. More specifically, I have focused my research on the social aspects of physical activity among children and families. Because of this focus, I am versed in social network analysis, systematic observation, intervention development and implementation, as well as rural and minority health.

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3.1 Primary Prevention Interventions To Modify Behaviours Or Promote Wellbeing

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3.1 Primary Prevention Interventions To Modify Behaviours Or Promote Wellbeing

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Clinical Trials And Supportive Activities

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3.1 Primary Prevention Interventions To Modify Behaviours Or Promote Wellbeing

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Health Disparities And Racial Or Ethnic Minority Health Research

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Networking And Information Technology R&d (nitrd)

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Health Disparities And Racial Or Ethnic Minority Health Research

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8.1 Organisation And Delivery Of Services

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2.3 Psychological, Social And Economic Factors

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Health Disparities And Racial Or Ethnic Minority Health Research

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2.3 Psychological, Social And Economic Factors

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Health Disparities And Racial Or Ethnic Minority Health Research

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Health Disparities And Racial Or Ethnic Minority Health Research

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Carthage College - (Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States)

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Baylor University - (Waco, Texas, United States)

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Carthage College - (Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States)

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Peer Similarity in Physical Activity and Weight Status During Physical Education Class.

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Making the connection: social networks and type 2 diabetes among Black/African American Men: mixed-methods study protocol.

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Unanticipated gains: Origins of network inequality in everyday life

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Communities Leading Change: Using Implementation Science to Improve Physical Activity and Nutrition Among Racially Minoritized Communities in Kansas City.

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Mapping the Social Context of Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Network Analysis of Disease-Related Complications Among Black/African American Men.

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Misalignment or Motivation? A Cluster Analysis Approach to Understanding Young Adolescent Physical Activity Trajectories in Summer Care Programs

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The Development and Pilot Testing of the !Haz Espacio Para Papi! Program Physical Activity Curriculum for Mexican-heritage Fathers and Children

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Are comorbidities associated with differences in healthcare charges among lung cancer patients in US hospitals? Focusing on variances by patient and socioeconomic factors.

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Perceived burnout and coping strategies among fitness instructors: a mixed methods approach

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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, And Mental Health Differences Among Older Adults Based On Marital Status

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Process Evaluation of a Pilot Physical Activity and Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Implemented in a Summer Care Program for Child and Adolescent Girls

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Promotoras de Salud in a Father-Focused Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Border Communities: Approaches and Lessons Learned from Collaboration.

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Summer Friends and Physical Activity: Social Network Effects on Child Self-Reported Physical Activity at Summer Care Programs.

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4: DYADIC INFLUENCES ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BEHAVIOR AMONG FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE ROOMMATES: A FEASIBILITY STUDY

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Bridging the Built and Social Environments: A Systematic Review of Studies Investigating Influences on Physical Activity.

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Associations Between Sexual Assault Victimization and Risky Drinking Within College Women's Personal Networks.

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Bridging digital and physical worlds: longitudinal effects of online gaming and in-person social networks on mental health outcomes

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Physical Activity As A Protective Factor Against Sleep Disorders And Depression In Different Smoking Status

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COVID and the club: conversations with Boys & Girls Club leaders on providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Combining Ecological Momentary Assessment and Social Network Analysis to Study Youth Physical Activity and Environmental Influences: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint)

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Health Disparities of Healthcare Utilization and Opioid Use Disorders Among Chronic Pain Patients: Examination of a Representative National Inpatient Sample of US Hospitals from 2016-2020

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Understanding Longitudinal Ecological Momentary Assessment Completion: Results From 12 Months of Burst Sampling in the TIME Study (Preprint)

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The importance of interdisciplinary frameworks in social media mining: An exploratory approach between Computational Informatics and Social Network Analysis (SNA)

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Its not just a game: social networks, isolation and mental health in online gamers

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Depressive symptoms associations with online and in person networks in an online gaming community: a pilot study

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Network Analysis of the Social Environment Relative to Preference for and Tolerance of Exercise Intensity in CrossFit Gyms.

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Implications of race and ethnicity for child physical activity and social connections at summer care programs

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Transforming City Streets To Promote Physical Activity And Health Equity.

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Designing for Multilevel Behavior Change: A Father-Focused Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Mexican-Heritage Families in South Texas Border Communities.

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Combining Ecological Momentary Assessment and Social Network Analysis to Study Youth Physical Activity and Environmental Influences: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Feasibility Study.

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Network Analysis to Visualize Qualitative Results: Example From a Qualitative Content Analysis of The National Child Abuse Hotline.

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Maternal Perceptions of Physical Activity Spaces for Children in Texas Border colonias

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Receipt of a Yearly Routine Checkup and Beliefs about the Importance of a Personal Primary Care Provider among Rural Patients

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Promoting Physical Activity and Peer Relationships in Adolescent Girls Through a Summer Program.

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The Effects of Play Streets on Social and Community Connectedness in Rural Communities.

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Programs Promoting Physical Activity and Social-Emotional Learning for Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review.

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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, And Mental Health Differences Among Older Adults Based On Marital Status

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Impact of social networks, mental health, and sobriety on exercise within a collegiate recovery community

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Social network characteristics as moderators between discrimination and mental health among Black/African American men with type 2 diabetes.

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A Meta-analysis Of Exercise Intervention And Physical Functioning, Quality Of Life, And Symptom Relief In Older Parkinson's Patients

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A Meta-analysis Of Exercise Intervention And Physical Functioning, Quality Of Life, And Symptom Relief In Older Parkinson's Patients

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The way you make me feel: a network analysis of social ties that could exacerbate compulsive exercise among a sample of sorority women

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Egocentric network composition and structure relative to violence victimization among a sample of college students.

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16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Exploring the Relationship Between Identity, Physical Activity, and Accessibility Perceptions.

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The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread and Why They Stop

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Adherence to physical activity guidelines associated with self-care management and self-regulatory efficacy for type 2 diabetes among Black/African American men

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Physical activity among transgender individuals: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies.

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When symptoms shape social ties: mental health as a predictor of online and in-person network evolution among gamers

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I Play, You Play, We Play: Concurrent Activity at Play Streets.

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Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Mental Health of the Older Population in South Korea Based on Marital Status and Gender.

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Implementation characteristics that may promote sustainability of a rural physical activity initiative: examination of Play Streets through the lens of community implementers.

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IMPLICATIONS OF RACE AND ETHNICITY FOR CHILD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AT SUMMER CARE PROGRAMS

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Lessons from sustainability of Play Streets in the United States.

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Multifaceted Scoping Review of Black/African American Transportation and Land Use Expert Recommendations on Activity-Friendly Routes to Everyday Destinations.

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Network Autocorrelation of Perceived Physical Activity Skill Competence Among Adolescents at a Summer Care Program: A Pilot Study.

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Barriers and facilitators to structured, out-of-school physical activity participation among rural youth in the United States: a systematic review.

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Rural Patients' Perceived Importance of Racial and Ethnic Concordance With Providers and Receipt of Annual Routine Visits.

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Multilevel determinants of paternal and child physical activity: qualitative research using dyadic interviews among Mexican heritage fathers living near the Texas-Mexico border.

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Exercise in the Treatment of Addiction: A Systematic Literature Review.

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Mapping Social Support Sources for Rural Patients with Chronic Illness

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Depressive symptoms, developing friendships, and social support through online gaming: a mixed-method analysis of online gaming network communication

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Social network characteristics and type 2 diabetes self-management among Black/African American men: A cross-sectional analysis of support quality and communication patterns.

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Psychological Distress and Peer Dynamics in Adolescent Summer Care Programs: A Longitudinal Social Network Analysis

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Community health improvement plan: Study protocol for Kansas City's intervention and implementation evaluation.

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Social support, depressive symptoms, and online gaming network communication

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The customer discovery "sprint": Lessons from spreading play streets to all

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Churches as Community Physical Activity Resources: A Descriptive Assessment

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Health coalition collaboration network, perceived satisfaction and success.

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The Importance of Social Networks for Support and Health Beliefs throughout Pregnancy.

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Online gaming communities could provide a lifeline for isolated young men  new research

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Social networks, group exercise, and anxiety among college students.

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Overcoming hesitancy to submit manuscripts for peer review

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Beyond size and structure: how social network quality influences diabetes management self-efficacy in black/African American men.

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Active Play Network Influences on Physical Activity Among Children Living in Texas Colonias.

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Exploring Physical Activity Among Community Residents: Combining the Integrated Behavioral Model and Social Network Analysis.

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The social network of medical case managers, housing providers, and health department staff in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: A Midwest case study.

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Social Network Analysis in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity Research: A Systematic Literature Review.

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Network Effects on Adolescents' Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity.

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Social Connectedness Profiles and Psychological Distress Among Adolescents in Summer Care Programs: A Cluster Analysis Approach.

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Bridging the Byline: Authorship Considerations for Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals

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The EmpowerHER Program: Developing a Curriculum to Foster Social-Emotional Learning and Physical Activity Among Adolescent Girls in a Summer Care Program

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Assessing Social Network Influences on Adult Physical Activity Using Social Network Analysis: A Systematic Review.

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Beyond Walking: An Assessment and Description of Streets as Potential Physical Activity Places in Low-Income Communities.

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I CrossFit; Do You? Cross-Sectional Peer Similarity of Physical Activity Behavior in a Group High Intensity Functional Training Setting.

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Clearing the Air: Using Tobacco Prevention Lessons for Social Connection.

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Effects of Exercise on Balance, Gait Speed, Quality of Life, and Symptom Relief Among Older Adults with Parkinson's Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).

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Identifying Social Network Characteristics Associated With Youth Physical Activity Skill Competency at a Summer Care Program.

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IMPACT OF ONLINE AND OFFLINE NETWORK AND SUPPORT ON DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG A NETWORK OF ONLINE GAMERS

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Cultivating an Active Living Plan Through a Social-Ecological Evaluation.

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Assessing Situational Awareness for Healthful Behaviors and the "Self-Care Gap" Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men With Chronic Conditions.

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Personal Agency and Social Supports to Manage Health Among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men With Diabetes.

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Sex Differences in Play Networks and Self-Reported Physical Activity Among Children at Summer Care Programs

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Exploring social networks relative to various types of exercise self-efficacy within CrossFit participants

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Impact of Physical Activity on Smoking, Sleep Disorders, and Depression Among U.S. Adults.

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Assessing Physical Activity in Temporary Spaces: Application of SOPARC / iSOPARC for Play Streets.

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EXPLORING SUPPORT PROVISION FOR RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: INSIGHTS FROM A SOBER ACTIVE COMMUNITY

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Examining the Implementation of Play Streets: A Systematic Review of the Grey Literature.

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Pathways Between Provider-Related Healthcare Anxiety, Bilingual Provider Preferences, and Cross-Border Healthcare Access: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis in United States-Mexico Border Communities.

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Exploring social connections and mental well-being among members of a sober active community: A social network analysis.

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GROUP EXERCISE IN SUPPORT OF RECOVERY: RESULTS FROM A PILOT STUDY TESTING A SOBER ACTIVE COMMUNITY

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The importance of social connections in combating compulsive exercise among group-exercise participants: a network analysis

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Active Play Social Network Change for Mexican-Heritage Children Participating in a Father-Focused Health Program

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Understanding Longitudinal Ecological Momentary Assessment Completion: Results From 12 Months of Burst Sampling in the TIME Study.

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A Systematic Literature Review of the Relationships Between Social and Interpersonal Factors and Physical Activity Among Older Adults.

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Buying $cience: Considerations for Academic Productivity and Scholarship

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Psychosocial physical activity outcomes of a father-focused health programme for Mexican-heritage families.

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Virtual Bonds; Real Emotions: Systematic Review Exploring Online Social Connections and Adolescent Mental Health.

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Physical Activity Space Methodology for Assessment and Prioritization (PASMAP): Combining systematic observations with community perceptions to identify community physical activity resource priorities.

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How Behavior Spreads: The Science of Complex Contagions

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Drivers of Food Service Need and Use among Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic Men with Chronic Conditions in the United States

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Sport Participation Associations With Child Friend Selection and Physical Activity While at Summer Care Programs.

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An iSOPARC Case Study of Physical Activity at a Pop-Up Park.

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Conducting Physical Activity Research on Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adolescents Using Social Network Analysis: Case Studies for Practical Use.

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Intramural sports social networks and implications for college student physical activity, sense of community, and retention.

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Connecting the Dots: Linking Centrality Measures to Peer Perceptions in Elementary School Friendship Networks

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Safety net or social barrier? Social networks and barriers to monitoring type 2 diabetes management among Black/African American men.

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IMPACT OF EGOCENTRIC NETWORKS ON PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AMONG A SAMPLE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Exploring support provision for recovery from substance use disorder among members of a sober active community.

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Effectiveness of Disseminating School Physical Activity Information on Facebook during a Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Analysis.

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A social network approach to analyzing body dissatisfaction among sorority members using two network generators.

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Online Gaming Network Communication Dynamics, Depressive Symptoms, and Social Support: A Longitudinal Network Analysis

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Real-Time Video Scan Method for Community Partner Use to Inform Play Streets Implementation.

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Paps Activos: Associations between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Personal Networks among Fathers Living in Texas Colonias.

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Perceived Physical Activity Barriers of Mexican-Heritage Sibling Dyads.

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PERCEIVED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COMPETENCE SPATIAL AUTO-CORRELATION AMONG ADOLESCENT FRIENDSHIP NETWORKS AT A SUMMER CARE PROGRAM

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Come together, play, be active: Physical activity engagement of school-age children at Play Streets in four diverse rural communities in the U.S.

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The Spread and Utility of Social Network Analysis across a Group of Health Behavior Researchers

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The Association Between Health Belief Model Components and Self-Care Practices Among Black/African American Men with Type 2 Diabetes.

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A social network analysis approach to group and individual perceptions of child physical activity.

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A longitudinal model of communication networks among HIV service providers in a Ryan White system during data integration

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Health-Related Behaviors and Psychological Status of Adolescent Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: The 2019 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey.

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Have I Seen You Here Before? Social Network and Physical Activity Implications of Previous Participation in a Summer Care Program

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Relationships Between Self-regulation and use of Parenting Strategies for Eating and Physical Activity Behaviors Among Mexican-Heritage Mothers

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Qu Pasa Con Pap? Exploring Paternal Responsibilities and Physical Activity in Mexican-Heritage Families.

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Physical Activity Outcomes of a Culturally Tailored, Father-Focused, and Family-Centered Health Promotion Program for Mexican-Heritage Families: ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (Make Room for Daddy).

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Differences in Child Physical Activity Levels at Rural Play Streets Due to Activity Type and Sex.

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Qu Est Haciendo Pap? Mexican-Heritage Fathers' Physical Activity Networks After a Father-Focused Health Program.

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Implementation characteristics that promote sustainability of a rural physical activity initiative: Examination of Play Streets through the lens of community implementers

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I'll be there for you: The effects of exercise engagement on social support provision within undergraduate students' personal networks.

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Using network analysis to conduct a system-wide program evaluation within a university.