Information Science

Social Networking

Individuals connected by family, work or other interests. It also includes connectivity facilitated by computer-based communications.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Individuals connected by family, work or other interests. It also includes connectivity facilitated by computer-based communications.

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4 entry terms
  • Networking, Social
  • Social Networks
  • Network, Social
  • Social Network

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2012

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  1. L01w.143w.910w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Social Networking. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D060756. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D060756
  2. Social Networking. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network
  3. Social Networking. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2715623