scholarly journals Systematic Review on Internet Support Groups (ISGs) and Depression (1): Do ISGs Reduce Depressive Symptoms?

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M Griffiths ◽  
Alison L Calear ◽  
Michelle Banfield
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Internet Support ◽  
Internet Support Groups

scholarly journals Systematic Review on Internet Support Groups (ISGs) and Depression (2): What Is Known About Depression ISGs?

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M Griffiths ◽  
Alison L Calear ◽  
Michelle Banfield ◽  
Ada Tam
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Internet Support ◽  
Internet Support Groups

Investigation of the effects of gender and preparation on quality of communication in Internet support groups

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason E Owen ◽  
Eric J Yarbrough ◽  
Anete Vaga ◽  
Diane C Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Internet Support ◽  
Internet Support Groups

The Virtual Community: Helping Patients Use Internet Support Groups

2000 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 333-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHARON DEZZANI MARTIN ◽  
KATHLEEN BERRY YOUNGREN
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Internet Support ◽  
Internet Support Groups

Peer Counseling Behaviors

2012 ◽  
pp. 714-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben Fukkink
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Peer Counseling ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Network Support ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Internet Support ◽  
Online Setting ◽  
Internet Support Groups

Peers have been supporting one another in a range of internet support groups since the 1980s. A unique feature is the shared social identity among peers, which creates a feeling of solidarity. Three types of online setting can be identified: self-help support groups with similar peers and symmetrical communicative roles; moderated support groups with similar peers and asymmetrical roles; and support groups, which do not share similar experiences, and have asymmetrical roles. Content analyses of these different types of online support have shown that peers offer one another emotional support, esteem support, informational support, and network support. Future studies are needed to generate a greater understanding of the dynamics of peer support and the differences in peer counseling behaviors between the various members of Internet support groups.

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