Relationship patterns in social networks of patients with depression in physical and online interactions: a sequential qualitative approach
Qualitative network analysis reveals patterns of social needs in physical and online encounters and their visualisation allows for direct group comparisons. Biopsychosocial research designs with a larger sample size are recommended. Targeted interventions have to regard the complexity of relationship patterns in physical and online interactions.
Authors
- Jobst‐Hendrik Schultz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9433-3970)
- Gwendolyn Mayer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5886-3226)
- Maximilian Selic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1880-210X)
Institutions
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100474
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft