Understanding Why Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Join Diabetes Online Communities: Semantic Network Analyses.

作者: Jakeem Amir Lewis , Perry M Gee , Chia-Ling Lynn Ho , Lisa M Soederberg Miller

DOI: 10.2196/10649

关键词: Self-managementSense of communityFeelingSocial psychologyPsychologyGeeOnline communitySocial supportCategorizationInterpersonal relationship

摘要: Author(s): Lewis, Jakeem Amir; Gee, Perry M; Ho, Chia-Ling Lynn; Miller, Lisa M Soederberg | Abstract: BackgroundAs individuals age, chronic health difficulties may disrupt physical and social well-being. Individuals can turn to online communities interact with similar peers, which help buffer negative effects resulting from difficulties.ObjectiveThis study investigated the reasons that older adults join a diabetes community better understand specific resources are being sought.MethodsWe used semantic network analyses categorize participants provided for joining during sign-up process.ResultsThe most frequent were seek information about their condition, self-management of difficulties, feelings informational support, having whom share. Women more likely go sharing companionship as well support reasons, whereas men general reasons.ConclusionsThis shows community: increased regarding difficulties. Practitioners want consider ways promote access among patients source resource provide sense community.

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