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Sharing mental health peer information and peer support in hikikomori's online discussion groups.

Authors :
Haasio, Ari
Kannasto, Elisa
Salminen-Tuomaala, Mari
Source :
Qualitative & Quantitative Methods in Libraries. Sep2023, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p329-343. 15p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

This article has analyzed the information sharing related to the mental health of Finnish socially withdrawn (hikikomori) persons. The sample contains 60 discussion strings and 1741 messages, which were analyzes by qualitative and quantitative content analysis. As a result, the peer information is highly appreciated and in many cases it is preferred instead of information given by authors or specialists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22411925
Volume :
12
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Qualitative & Quantitative Methods in Libraries
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172936831