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Predicting adolescent social networks to stop smoking in secondary schools
2018
European Journal of Operational Research
Social networks are increasingly being investigated in the context of individual behaviours. Research suggests that friendship connections have the ability to influence individual actions, change personal opinions and subsequently impact upon personal wellbeing. This paper explores the effect of individual friendship selection decisions, and the impact they may have on the overall evolution of a social network. Using data from a large smoking cessation programme in secondary schools, an agent
doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2017.07.039
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