Health-Care Professionals' Participation in an Online Discussion Forum: The Impact on Structure, Content and Interaction

REFERENCES

• Barbee , A. P. and Cunningham , M. R. 1995 . An experimental approach to social support communications: Interactive coping in close relationships. . Communication Yearbook , 18 : 381 – 413 .
   Google Scholar
• Barbee , A. P. , Rowatt , T. L. and Cunningham , M. R. 1998 . “ When a friend is in need: Feelings about seeking, giving, and receiving social support. ” . In Handbook of Communication and Emotion: Research, Theory, Applications, and Contexts , Edited by: Andersen , P. A. and Guerrero , L. K. 281 – 301 . San Diego, CA : Academic Press .
   Google Scholar
• Hara , N. , Bonk , C. J. and Angeli , C. 2000 . Content analysis of online discussion in an applied educational psychology. . Instructional Science , 28 ( 2 ) : 115 – 152 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Henri , F. 1992 . “ Computer conferencing and content analysis. ” . In Collaborative Learning Through Computer Conferencing: The Najaden Papers , Edited by: Kaye , A. R. 117 – 136 . Berlin : Springer-Verlag .
   Google Scholar
• Howell-Richardson , C. and Mellar , H. 1996 . A methodology for the analysis of patterns of participation within computer mediated communication courses. . Instructional Science , 24 : 47 – 69 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Johnsen , J.-A. K. , Rosenvinge , J. H. and Gammon , D. 2002 . Online group interaction and mental health: An analysis of three online discussion forums. . Scandinavian Journal of Psychology , 43 : 445 – 449 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Kummervold , P. E. , Gammon , D. , Bergvik , S. , Johnsen , J.-A. K. , Hasvold , T. and Rosenvinge , J. H. 2002 . Social support in a wired world: Use of online mental health forums in Norway. . Nordic Journal of Psychiatry , 56 : 59 – 65 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• McKenzie , W. and Murphy , D. 2000 . “I hope this goes somewhere”: Evaluation of an online discussion forum. . Australian Journal of Educational Technology , 16 ( 3 ) : 239 – 257 .
   Google Scholar
• Newman , D. R. , Johnson , C. , Cochrane , C. and Webb , B. 1996 . An experiment in forum learning technology: Evaluating critical thinking in face-to-face and computer-supported seminars. [online]. . Interpersonal Computing and Technology , 4 ( 1 ) : 57 – 74 . Available http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/∼ipct-j/1996/n1/newman.txt [09.09.2002]
   Google Scholar
• Newman , D. R. , Webb , B. and Cochrane , C. 1995 . A content analysis method to measure critical thinking in face-to-face and computer supported forum learning. [online]. . Interpersonal Computing and Technology , 3 ( 2 ) : 56 – 77 . Available http://www. helsinki.fi/science/optek/1995/n2/newman.txt [09.09.2002]
   Google Scholar
• Potter , W. J. and Levine-Donnerstein , D. 1999 . Rethinking validity and reliability in content analysis. . Journal of Applied Communication Research , 27 : 258 – 284 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Rourke , L. , Anderson , T. , Garrison , D. R. and Archer , W. 2001 . Methodological issues in the content analysis of computer conference transcripts. . International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education , 12 : 8 – 22 .
   Google Scholar
• Rourke , L. , Anderson , T. , Garrison , D. R. and Archer , W. 1999 . Assessing social presence in asynchronous text-based computer conferencing. . Journal of Distance Education , 14 ( 2 ) : 50 – 71 .
   Google Scholar
• Salem , D. A. , Bogat , G. A. and Reid , C. 1997 . Mutual help goes on-line. . Journal of Community Psychology , 25 ( 2 ) : 189 – 207 .
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Spears , R. , Lea , M. and Postmes , T. 2001 . “ Social psychological theories of computer-mediated communication: Social pain or social gain. ” . In The New Handbook of Language and Social Psychology , Edited by: Robinson , W. P. and Giles , H. 601 – 623 . New York : John Wiley & Sons Ltd .
   Google Scholar
• Toro , P. A. , Reischl , T. M. , Zimmerman , M. A. , Rappaport , J. , Seidman , E. , Luke , D. A. and Roberts , L. J. 1988 . Professionals in mutual help forums: Impact on social climate and members' behavior. . Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology , 56 ( 4 ) : 631 – 632 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Waldron , V. R. , Lavitt , M. and Kelley , D. 2000 . The nature and prevention of harm in technology-mediated self-help settings: Three exemplars. . Journal of Technology in Human Services , 17 ( 2/3 ) : 267 – 293 .
   Google Scholar
• Zabinski , M. F. , Pung , M. A. , Wilfley , D. E. , Eppstein , D. L. , Winzelberg , A. J. , Celio , A. and Taylor , C. B. 2001a . Reducing risk factors for eating disorders: Targeting at-risk women with a computerized psychoeducational program. . International Journal of Eating Disorders , 29 : 401 – 408 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Zabinski , M. F. , Wilfley , D. E. , Pung , M. A. , Winzelberg , A. J. , Eldridge , K. and Taylor , C. B. 2001b . An interactive Internet-based intervention for women at risk of eating disorders: A pilot study. . International Journal of Eating Disorders , 30 : 129 – 137 .
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar