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E-Message Boards for Those Who Self-Injure: Implications for E-Health.
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International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction . Oct2010, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p566-569. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Virtual communities for those who self-injure (SI) are increasingly popular and involve Internet communication technologies including e-message boards. The social and emotional support of an accepting virtual community may facilitate individual recovery from SI. Via self-report data, this study describes individuals who participate in virtual communities for those who SI and implications for e-health communities. Sixty-seven individuals who participate in virtual communities responded to ten open-ended questionnaire items posted on two e-message boards for those who SI. Participants reported a variety of strategies of self-harm. The majority indicated that they SI in response to emotional distress. Almost half reported visiting the boards at least once a day. More than half indicated that their SI decreased in frequency since joining virtual communities. Virtual communities for those who SI provide information on recovery, emotional support, and a sense of community to individuals isolated by their behavior. Improved community e-health services may include peer-to-peer online support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571874
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 54086943
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-009-9237-x