Preliminary exploration of online social support among adults with asthma.
Year: 2003
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the qualitative and quantitative differences between moderated and unmoderated on-line social support groups focused on asthma. DESIGN: A retrospective study of a single months duration of Internet postings to four public on-line support groups focused on asthma. MEASUREMENT: Content analysis of random set of messages. RESULTS: Preliminary data indicate a quantitative and qualitative difference between moderated and unmoderated groups. Patterns of differences point to variations in the content of messages and the types of social support sought and provided.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Author: Michael Kirshner
Institution: Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W186696056