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  1. Online Support Groups: Extending Communities of Concern

    Eaglesham, Susan L.Virginia Tech1996

    … data from 75 participants in computer self-help groups, variables were identified which theoretically indicate that computer self- help groups function similarly to face-to-face self-help groups. This exploratory research provided demographic information which allows users of computer self-help …

    vt Repository record

  2. Exploring Gender Differences in Online Cancer Support Groups

    Kaiser, Natalie Christine

    … to display more emotion‐focused and social support seeking efforts compared to their male counterparts (Clarke, McCXarthy, Downie, Ashley, & Anderson, 2009).</p>

    loma-linda Repository record

  3. Responding to suicidal ideations in online peer support groups

    Boehm, Nick, author, Switzer, Jamie, advisor, Sivakumar, Gaya, committee member, Crowley, John, committee memberColorado State University. Libraries2015

    This study examines if moderated online peer groups for those suffering from suicidal ideations differ than non-moderated online peer groups in three ways: the frequency of pro-suicide response, the frequency of non-civil and impolite response, and the frequency of therapeutic response strategies. …

    colostate Repository record

  4. Evaluating psychosocial support groups for spouses of aphasic people

    Rice, BernadetteLancashire Polytechnic1991

    … and Code, 1983). Studies in the field of social support suggest that structured group intervention is an effective means of buffering or reducing problens of psychosocial wellbeing (Levy, 1982). However, there have been no enpirical studies which have systanatically evaluated whether support …

    cent-lancashire Repository record

  5. How participation in aphasia support groups influences perceptions of aphasia

    Jakeway, Sally2013

    emich Repository record

  6. The effect of social media pregnancy support groups on expectant mothers.

    Gintare Butkuté 1998-2022

    … study is to understand how being in a pregnancy support group on social media could have an impact on women’s mental health. The participants in this study were 202 women between the age 18 – 39 (M = 29.1, SD = 4.9). The results revealed that: (1) Women who were first time mothers did not show …

    reykjavik Repository record

  7. The impact of structured support groups for pregnant women living with HIV

    University of Pretoria2008

    In this study, the impact of a structured support group programme developed for HIV-positive women in South Africa is assessed. The programme has been developed to fit the needs of HIV-positive women in South Africa, using an action research approach. The study utilises a quasi-experimental design, …

    pretoria Repository record

  8. Peer support groups for unusual beliefs: a qualitative analysis of members’ experiences

    Baronian, RoupenUniversity of Essex2019

    … Voices Network’s approach to voice-hearing, peer support groups for unusual beliefs aim at providing mutually supportive environments where members can share their experiences and support eachother. Despite the growth of an active network of unusual beliefs peer support groups, to date, there has …

    essex Repository record

  9. Use of Online Support Groups by Parents of Students with Special Needs

    Kerbis, Bari

    … of this study is to analyze the use of online support groups by parents of students with special needs. The study addresses the reasons that parents seek to join these online support groups and the information they expect to acquire within them. The reviewed literature focuses on aspects of …

    dominican Repository record

  10. An evaluation of four support groups for widows in the Boston area

    Scherr, Susan N.

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  11. An evaluation of four support groups for widows in the Boston area

    Scherr, Susan N.

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  12. The Effect of Support Groups in Reducing Stresses During the Transition to Parenthood

    Myers, Lynne Wilson

    utahstate Repository record

  13. Experiences of participants of support groups, in relation to substance misuse and shame

    Crick, EmmaUniversity of Hull2009

    Support groups are commonly found to be empowering and constructive of the mental health of those attending, not least within the arena of substance misuse. Shame on the other hand is an emotion that is detrimental to the social functioning and well-being ofmany participants of such groups. The …

    hull Repository record

  14. THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL ROLES FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION IN CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS IN SASKATOON

    Medernach, CarolynUniversity of Saskatchewan2002

    … and describe the role of nutrition education in support groups for people with cancer. Four research questions guided the research study; 1) What factors, if any, do facilitators observe that affect the nutritional status of the cancer patient? 2) What, if any, nutrition education, either formal …

    sask Repository record

  15. Social influence in online health discussions : an evaluation of online graduate student support groups

    Maloney, Erin Kay2010

    Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Communication, 2010

    msu Repository record

  16. Online peer support groups to combat digital addiction: acceptance factors, design features and guidelines.

    Aldhayan, ManalBournemouth University2021

    … need help to manage that relationship. A peer support group is a mechanism to get both informational and moral support from people who have a similar issue and are willing to change. It has also been shown to increase commitment to plans and prevent relapse in addictive behaviour. At the same …

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  17. Effects of parenting support groups on social support, marital support, and perceptions of infants

    Baker-Thomas, Stephanie G.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University1988

    … the relationships among prepartum parenting support groups, social support, marital support, and maternal perceptions of infants. The subjects were 20 prospective first-time parents; nine of the 20 women attended the workshops with their husbands. Subjects completed measures of social support …

    vt Repository record

  18. Perceived Benefits of Peer Support Groups for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers in Rural North Carolina

    Christensen, Erin RaeWake Forest University2017

    Despite the fact that peer support groups play an important role in stroke recovery by providing tools for effective coping, alleviating psychological stress, and creating an outlet for stroke survivors and caregivers, their perceived benefits have not been clearly defined for rural stroke …

    wfu Repository record

  19. UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION USE IN ONLINE CONSUMER-HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS: A LOOK INTO INTERACTIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS

    Hernandez, Naybell

    … INFORMATION USE IN ONLINE CONSUMER HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS: A LOOK INTO INTERACTIVE HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS</p> <p> The exponential growth of the Internet in the past two decades has been accompanied by an increased interest by Internet users in communicating among each other electronically …

    syracuse-diss Repository record

  20. Bereavement support groups for elementary school-aged children: The impact on grief related problematic behaviors

    Kellas, Marlen Joyce, Wheeler, Lynette Christine

    csusb-retro Repository record

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