I'm scared to look but I'm dying to know: information seeking and sharing on Pro-Ana weblogs

摘要: As individuals' access to the Internet has grown, so diversity of lifestyles and interests represented on web. On Internet, members any subculture can communicate share information anonymously directly a variety platforms. Although researchers from many disciplinary backgrounds have devoted considerable attention nature practices in online communities, there been little investigation into adherents that could be considered perilous or harmful. The such group, referred as Pro-Anorexia, Pro-Ana, characterize themselves believing Anorexia is not disease, but lifestyle choice. This paper presents findings textual analysis posts comments three Pro-Anorexia (Pro-Ana) weblogs. Using Grounded Theory approach, we found both bloggers commenters diverse array types formats. Because much sought shared Pro-Ana blogs would dangerous another venue, present an interesting forum for considering how context which solicited, encountered, presented actively shapes itself community members.