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

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  1. 2025
  2. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

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  3. Published

    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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

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  4. 2024
  5. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

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  6. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

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  7. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 1
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  8. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 1
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  9. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 1
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  10. 2023
  11. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 8
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  12. 2022
  13. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 20
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  14. 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, Chiu, R. & Webster, C., Aug 2022, In: Social Science & Medicine. 306, 115155.

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 7
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  15. 2021
  16. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 11
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  17. 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, Zhang, Q. & Yip, P. S. F., Aug 2021, In: Social Science and Medicine. 283, 114176.

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 35
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  18. 2020
  19. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 79
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  20. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 31
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  21. 2019
  22. 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 ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 73
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  23. 2018
  24. Published

    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. 41-49

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 281
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  25. 2015
  26. 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. 191-201

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 62 - Review of books or of software (or similar publications/items)peer-review

    Scopus citations: 71
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  27. 2013
  28. Published

    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. 232-240

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 30
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  29. 2006
  30. 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. 1685-1696

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 128
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  31. 2000
  32. Published

    Attitudes towards organ donation in Hong Kong

    Yeung, I., Kong, S. H. & Lee, J., Jun 2000, In: Social Science and Medicine. 50, 11, p. 1643-1654

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Scopus citations: 68
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