title: The role of social networks in adult health: introduction to the special issue.
abstract: The goal of this special issue is to highlight recent research examining the role of social networks in adults' physical health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University.
authors.forename: Lynn M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Martire
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University.
authors.forename: Melissa M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Franks
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D012944:Social Support