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This study investigated on-line support group members’ perceptions of supportive communication within on-line groups dealing with health-related concerns among (N = 136) on-line support group participants. The findings indicate that sense of community/similarity and lack of judgment/stigma were the most important advantages of on-line support group users, emotional and esteem support were perceived more positively than informational support, and participants had largely positive views of on-line support providers. The implications of the findings in terms of previous research on social support and computer-mediated communication are discussed. |
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Name: International Communication Association
URL: http://www.icahdq.org
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| Wright, Kevin. and Muhtaseb, Ahlam. "Perceptions of Support Group Advantages, Types of Support, and Support Providers" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Sheraton New York, New York City, NY, <Not Available>. 2009-05-25 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p12994_index.html> |
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| Wright, K. and Muhtaseb, A. "Perceptions of Support Group Advantages, Types of Support, and Support Providers" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Sheraton New York, New York City, NY Online <APPLICATION/PDF>. 2009-05-25 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p12994_index.html |
Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: This study investigated on-line support group members’ perceptions of supportive communication within on-line groups dealing with health-related concerns among (N = 136) on-line support group participants. The findings indicate that sense of community/similarity and lack of judgment/stigma were the most important advantages of on-line support group users, emotional and esteem support were perceived more positively than informational support, and participants had largely positive views of on-line support providers. The implications of the findings in terms of previous research on social support and computer-mediated communication are discussed. |
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| Perceptions of Support Group Advantages 1 Running Head: Perceptions of Support Group Advantages Perceptions of Support Group Advantages Types of Support and Support Providers Within On- Line Support Groups Dealing With Health-Related Issues Perceptions of Support Group Advantages 2 Perceptions of Support Group Advantages Types of Support and Support Providers Within On- Line Support Groups Dealing With Health-Related Issues Abstract This study investigated on-line support group members’ perceptions of supportive communication within on-line groups dealing with health-related concerns among |
| 23 Table Two Frequencies for Emotional Support and Positive Valence ______________________________________________ Positive Other No Emotional 10 21 Support Emotional 85 20 Support _____________________________________________ χ2 (1) = 26.94 p < .001 Perceptions of Support Group Advantages 24 Table Three Frequencies for Emotional Support and Positive Valence ______________________________________________ Positive Other No Esteem 47 38 Support Esteem 48 3 Support ______________________________________________ χ2 (1) = 22.81 p < .001 Perceptions of Support Group Advantages 25 |
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