Exploring how social networks affect teen use of nicotine products.
Building Stochastic Actor-Oriented Models to investigate social network influences on youth nicotine product use transitions and to simulate different intervention effects across contexts
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA · NIH-10905698
This study looks at how friendships and online connections affect teens aged 12 to 20 in Mexico when it comes to using nicotine products like e-cigarettes, and it aims to find ways to help reduce their use over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10905698 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how friendships and online interactions influence the use of nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, among teens aged 12 to 20. By collecting data over 2.5 years from high school students in Mexico, the study will analyze both close friendships and broader online connections to understand how these relationships impact nicotine product preferences and usage. The researchers will use advanced modeling techniques to simulate different intervention strategies that could help reduce nicotine use among adolescents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are either using or at risk of using nicotine products.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 12 to 20 or who do not engage with nicotine products may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective interventions that reduce nicotine product use among teens.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using social network approaches to influence teen behaviors, suggesting that this method could be effective in addressing nicotine use as well.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA — COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THRASHER, JAMES — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA
- Study coordinator: THRASHER, JAMES
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.