IRMA-International.org: Creator of Knowledge
Information Resources Management Association
Advancing the Concepts & Practices of Information Resources Management in Modern Organizations

Cyber Support Venues for Cancer

Cyber Support Venues for Cancer
View Sample PDF
Author(s): Thomas O. Blank (University of Connecticut, USA)and Steven D. Schmidt (University of Connecticut, USA)
Copyright: 2012
Pages: 10
Source title: Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Zheng Yan (University at Albany - SUNY, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch058

Purchase

View Cyber Support Venues for Cancer on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

In recent years, many cancer patients and families have turned to the Internet for information and support. Cyber support venues to serve those needs vary from small newsgroups to discussion areas as part of comprehensive eHealth support systems. Two decades of research studies, mostly on breast and/or prostate cancer venues, indicate a range of users, including both patients and family members, and reveal both advantages and disadvantages compared to face-to-face support groups. Researchers have shown consistent differences about how breast and prostate sites are used, apparently due to both gender-based approaches to communication and support and different issues related to the different cancer types. Limited research indicates mostly positive psychological well-being impacts of participating on these venues. Future research is needed to further explore gender differences and examine how newer cyber venues, such as blogs, Facebook, and Twitter, become utilized by those facing cancer.

Related Content

Tamara Leigh Wandel. © 2023. 22 pages.
Berceste Gülçin Özdemir. © 2023. 10 pages.
Shalini Ramdeo, Riann Singh. © 2023. 16 pages.
Umut Çıvgın. © 2023. 19 pages.
Kadriye Özyazıcı. © 2023. 20 pages.
Desmond Onyemechi Okocha, Sienne Ozioma Okpor. © 2023. 12 pages.
Nor Hazlina Hashim, Muhammad Emeer Nor Azhar, Marshina Juliza Mohd Hasim, Zaridah Abdullah. © 2023. 16 pages.
Body Bottom