Benefiting from social capital in Online support groups: An empirical study of cancer patients

被引：104

作者：

Beaudoin, Christopher E.

Tao, Chen-Chao

机构：

[1] Tulane Univ, Sch Publ Hlth & Trop Med, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA

[2] Natl Chiao Tung Univ, Dept Commun & Technol, Hsinchu, Taiwan

来源：

CYBERPSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIOR | 2007年 / 10卷 / 04期

关键词：

D O I：

10.1089/cpb.2007.9986

中图分类号：

G2 [信息与知识传播];

学科分类号：

05 ; 0503 ;

摘要：

With measures specific to the online cancer environment and data from an online survey of cancer patients, the current study finds support for the following model: asynchronous online communication -> social interaction -> social support -> positive health outcomes in terms of stress, depression, and coping. The findings suggest that the Internet can be a positive cyber venue for cancer patients as they confront illness, undergo treatment, and seek out support.

引用

页码：587 / 590

页数：4

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