Social Science and Medicine
Social Science and Medicine
ISSNs: 0277-9536, 0271-5392, 0306-4581
Additional searchable ISSN (electronic): 1873-5347
Pergamon Press, United Kingdom
Scopus rating (2023): CiteScore 9.1 SJR 1.954 SNIP 1.789
Journal
Research Output
- 2025
- Published
The effectiveness of character strength intervention on severe mental illness in Hong Kong
Sun, C. & Kwok, S. Y. C. L., Mar 2025, In: Social Science & Medicine. 368, 117746.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Sit is not lit: Examining the impact of message framing, modality, and peer influence on attitudes and intentions to reduce sedentary behavior
Nirmala, M., Bao, H., Jansen, B., Koh, M. W. A., Kok, L. W., Ng, J. J. & Lee, E. W. J., Feb 2025, In: Social Science and Medicine. 366, 117683.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
- 2024
- Published
Estimating exercisality on urban trails using physical exercise trajectory data and network-constrained approach
Qiu, C., Cheng, J., Lu, Y. & Zhang, T., Nov 2024, In: Social Science and Medicine. 361, 117361.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
- Published
Collective pronouns, collective health actions: Predicting pandemic precautionary measures through online first-person plural pronoun usage across U.S. states
Ma, M. Z., Chen, S. X. & Wang, X., Sept 2024, In: Social Science and Medicine. 357, 117167.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
- Published
Superior Medical Resources or Geographic Proximity? The Joint Effects of Regional Medical Resource Disparity, Geographic Distance, and Cultural Differences on Online Medical Consultation
Liu, X. & Liu, Q. B., Jun 2024, In: Social Science & Medicine. 350, 116911.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 1 - Published
Implementing age-friendly policies in China: Assessing the impact on older adults’ self-rated health
Wang, S. & Hu, W., Mar 2024, In: Social Science and Medicine. 344, 116637.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 1 - Published
Effects of socioeconomic status and greenspace on respiratory emergency department visits under short-term temperature variations: An age-stratified case time-series study
Liu, S. & Ho, H. C., Feb 2024, In: Social Science and Medicine. 343, 116613.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 1 - 2023
From pandemic to Plandemic: Examining the amplification and attenuation of COVID-19 misinformation on social media
Lee, E. W. J., Bao, H., Wang, Y. & Lim, Y. T., Jul 2023, In: Social Science & Medicine. 328, 115979.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 8- 2022
- Published
Grandparenting and subjective well-being in China: The moderating effects of residential location, gender, and income
Wang, S., Li, S. & Hu, W., Dec 2022, In: Social Science & Medicine. 315, 115528.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 20 - Published
Spatial uncertainty and environment-health association: An empirical study of osteoporosis among “old residents” in public housing estates across a hilly environment
Ho, H. C., Cheng, W., Song, Y., Liu, Y., Guo, Y., Lu, S. & Lum, T. Y. S. & 2 others, , Aug 2022, In: Social Science & Medicine. 306, 115155.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 7 - 2021
- Published
Positive life stories of Stroke-Survivor's spousal caregiving in Hong Kong: Lessons for policy and practice
Chow, E. O. W., Wong, Y. Y., Fok, Y. H., Liao, X. & Li, C., Dec 2021, In: Social Science & Medicine. 291, 114476.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 11 - Published
Detecting suicide risk using knowledge-aware natural language processing and counseling service data
Xu, Z., Xu, Y., Cheung, F., Cheng, M., Lung, D., Law, Y. W. & Chiang, B. & 2 others, , Aug 2021, In: Social Science and Medicine. 283, 114176.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 35 - 2020
- Published
COVID-19-related stigma profiles and risk factors among people who are at high risk of contagion
Duan, W., Bu, H. & Chen, Z., Dec 2020, In: Social Science and Medicine. 266, 113425.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 79 Incentives to use primary care and their impact on healthcare utilization: Evidence using a public health insurance dataset in China
Shen, M., He, W. & Li, L., Jun 2020, In: Social Science & Medicine. 255, 112981.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 31- 2019
- Published
Disentangling residential self-selection from impacts of built environment characteristics on travel behaviors for older adults
Zang, P., Lu, Y., Ma, J., Xie, B., Wang, R. & Liu, Y., Oct 2019, In: Social Science and Medicine. 238, 112515.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 73 - 2018
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The effect of street-level greenery on walking behavior: Evidence from Hong Kong
Lu, Y., Sarkar, C. & Xiao, Y., Jul 2018, In: Social Science and Medicine. 208, p. 41-49Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 281 - 2015
Towards explaining the health impacts of residential energy efficiency interventions - A realist review. Part 1: Pathways
Willand, N., Ridley, I. & Maller, C., 1 May 2015, In: Social Science and Medicine. 133, p. 191-201Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 62 - Review of books or of software (or similar publications/items) › peer-review
Scopus citations: 71- 2013
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The promises and perils of hospital autonomy. Reform by decree in Viet Nam
London, J. D., Nov 2013, In: Social Science and Medicine. 96, p. 232-240Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 30 - 2006
Stigmatizing experience and structural discrimination associated with the treatment of schizophrenia in Hong Kong
Lee, S., Chiu, M. Y. L., Tsang, A., Chui, H. & Kleinman, A., Apr 2006, In: Social Science and Medicine. 62, 7, p. 1685-1696Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 128- 2000
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Attitudes towards organ donation in Hong Kong
Yeung, I., Kong, S. H. & Lee, J., Jun 2000, In: Social Science and Medicine. 50, 11, p. 1643-1654Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Scopus citations: 68