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The Membership Life Cycle in Online Support Groups

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the membership life cycle in online support groups for people with depression by examining 558 people with various membership durations in 16 online support groups. Results indicated that membership duration was associated with age, self-defined condition, frequency of visits, active posting, the benefits gained from participation, and the level of depression. Related to both behavioral and psychological aspects of participation, these findings serve as a basis for suggesting a membership life cycle model that is exclusive for online support groups.

Source: International journal of communication

Author: Galit Nimrod

Institution: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Language: English

Topic: Health Literacy and Information Accessibility

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1574642712

FWCI: 1.792

Cites: 26

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10