Social support in a wired world - Use of online mental health forums in Norway
Social support in a wired world - Use of online mental health forums in Norway
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DOI：
10.1080/08039480252803945
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发表时间：
2002-01-01
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Rosenvinge, JH
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作者：
Kummervold, PE;Gammon, D;Rosenvinge, JH
本研究探讨了挪威心理健康相关的四大在线论坛的使用情况、参与人员、参与原因以及论坛的使用可能产生的影响。目的是为提出相关的研究问题和公共政策关注的问题提供基础。共收到492份对网上调查问卷的答复。受访者主要是年龄在18-35岁之间的妇女(78%)，他们认为参加论坛有助于获得信息、社会联系和支持。大多数人(75%)发现在网上讨论个人问题比面对面更容易，近一半的人说他们在网上讨论他们不会面对面讨论的问题。如果没有使用化名的选择，大多数人不会参加。受访者认为讨论小组是传统精神健康服务的补充，而不是替代，报告使用的服务数量或类型没有变化。显然，大多数人希望专业人士在这些类型的论坛中发挥积极作用。受访者的评论表明，论坛可能会产生赋权作用。我们认为，在线互动可以为患有精神障碍的人带来独特的好处。专业人员将需要对他们的作用有新的认识和看法，公共当局将必须决定他们在影响向通过互联网寻求帮助的人提供的服务质量和所传达的社会价值观方面所起的作用。
This study explored the use of the four major Norwegian mental-health-related online discussion forums, who participate, why, and what implications use may have. The objective was to provide a basis for proposing relevant research questions and issues for public policy attention. A total of 492 responses to a web-based questionnaire were received. The respondents, predominantly women (78%) in the age range 18-35 years, found forum participation useful for information, and social contact and support. A majority (75%) found it easier to discuss personal problems online than face-to-face, and almost half say they discuss problems online that they do not discuss face-to-face. A majority would not have participated had they not had the option of using a pseudonym. Respondents perceive discussion groups as a supplement rather than a replacement of traditional mental health services, reporting no change in the amount or type of service used. A clear majority want professionals to take an active role in these types of forum. Comments from respondents indicate that forums may have an empowering effect. We believe that online interaction can have unique benefits for people suffering from mental disorders. Professionals will need new knowledge and perceptions of their roles, and public authorities will have to decide their role in influencing the quality of services offered, and the social values conveyed, to those who seek help through the Internet.