Online Social Support Among Women with Post-Cancer Infertility and Reproductive Difficulty

References

• Albrecht, T. L., & Adelman, M. B. (Eds.). (1987). Communicating social support. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
   Google Scholar
• Adelman M. B., Parks M. R., & Albrecht T. L. (1987). Supporting friends in need. In Albrecht T. L. & Adelman M. B. (Eds.), Communicating Social Support (pp. 105–125). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
   Google Scholar
• Anderson, R. A., Weddell, A., Spoudeas, H. A., Douglas, C., Shalet, S. M., Levitt, G., & Wallace, H. B. (2008). Do doctors discuss fertility issues before they treat young patients with cancer? Human Production, 23, 2246–2251.
   Google Scholar
• Banegas, M., Guy, G., De Moor, J., Ekwueme, D., Virgo, K., Kent, E., … Yabroff, K. (2016). For working-age cancer survivors, medical debt and bankruptcy create financial hardships. Health Affairs, 35, 54–61.
   Google Scholar
• Bedaiwy, M. A., El-Nashar, S. A., El Saman, A. M., Evers, J. L. H., Sandadi, S., Desai, N., & Falcone, T. (2008). Reproductive outcome after transplantation of ovarian tissue: A systematic review. Human Reproduction, 23, 2709–2717.
   Google Scholar
• Boinon, D., Sultan, S., Charles, C., Stulz, A., Guillemeau, C., Delaloge, S., & Dauchy, S. (2014). Changes in psychological adjustment over the course of treatment for breast cancer: The predictive role of social sharing and social support. Psycho-Oncology, 23, 291–298.
   Google Scholar
• Brennen, B. S. (2012). Qualitative research methods for media studies. New York, NY: Routledge.
   Google Scholar
• Carter, J., Rowland, K., Chi, D., Brown, C., Abu-Rustum, N., Castiel, M., & Barakat, R. (2005). Gynecologic cancer treatment and the impact of cancer-related infertility. Gynecologic Oncology, 97, 90–95.
   Google Scholar
• Chin, H. B., Jacobson, M. H., Interrante, J. D., Mertens, A. C., Spencer, J. B., & Howards, P. P. (2016). Hypothyroidism after cancer and the ability to meet reproductive goals among a cohort of young adult female cancer survivors. Fertility and Sterility, 105, 202–207.
   Google Scholar
• Coulson, N. S. (2005). Receiving social support online: An analysis of a computer-mediated support group for individuals living with irritable bowel syndrome. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 8, 580–584.
   Google Scholar
• Coulson, N., & Greenwood, N. (2012). Families affected by childhood cancer: An analysis of the provision of social support within online support groups. Child: Care, Health and Development, 38, 870–877.
   Google Scholar
• Coursaris, C. K., & Liu, M. (2009). An analysis of social support exchanges in online HIV/AIDS self-help groups. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 911–918.
   Google Scholar
• Craig, E. A., & Johnson, A. J. (2011). Role strain and online social support for childless stepmothers. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 28, 868–887.
   Google Scholar
• Croezen, S., Picavet, H. S. J., Haveman-Nies, A., Verschuren, W. M., de Groot, L. C., & van't Veer, P. (2012). Do positive or negative experiences of social support relate to current and future health? Results from the Doetinchem Cohort Study. BioMed Central Public Health, 12, 65.
   Google Scholar
• Cutrona, C., & Suhr, J. (1992). Controllability of stressful events and satisfaction with spouse support behaviors. Communication Research, 19, 154–174.
   Google Scholar
• Dyden, A., Ussher, J. M., & Perz, J. (2014). Young women's construction of their post-cancer fertility. Psychology & Health, 29, 1341–1360.
   Google Scholar
• Dunn, L., & Fox, K. R. (2009). Techniques for fertility preservation in patients with breast cancer. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 21, 68–73.
   Google Scholar
• Fox, S., & Duggan, M. (2013). Health online 2013. Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project; January 15, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2015, from http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Health-online.aspx.
   Google Scholar
• Gray, J. (2013). Feeding on the web: Online social support in the breastfeeding context. Communication Research Reports, 30, 1–11.
   Google Scholar
• Hamilton, J. B., & Sandelowski, M. (2004). Types of social support in African Americans with cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, 31, 792–800.
   Google Scholar
• Hämmerli, K., Znoj, H., & Berger, T. (2010). What are the issues confronting infertile women?: A qualitative and quantitative approach. Qualitative Report, 15, 766–782.
   Google Scholar
• Helgeson, V. S., & Cohen, S. (1996). Social support and adjustment to cancer: Reconciling descriptive, correlational, and intervention research. Health Psychology, 15, 135–148.
   Google Scholar
• Himle, D. P., Jayaratne, S., & Thyness, P. (1991). Buffering effects of four social support types on burnout among social workers. Social Work Research and Abstracts, 27, 22–27.
   Google Scholar
• Hsieh, H. F., & Shannon, S. E. (2005). Three approaches to qualitative content analysis. Qualitative Health Research, 15, 1277–1288.
   Google Scholar
• Hsiung, R. C. (2007). A suicide in an online mental health support group: Reactions of the group members, administrative responses, and recommendations. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 10, 495–500.
   Google Scholar
• Jian, W., Jian-Zhong, H., & Zhong-Ling, P. I. (2015). Cross-cultural adaptation: The impact of online social support and the role of gender. Social Behavior and Personality, 43, 111–121.
   Google Scholar
• Keating, D. (2013). Spirituality and support: A descriptive analysis of online social support for depression. Journal of Religion & Health, 52, 1014–1028.
   Google Scholar
• Kim, S. Y., Kim, S. K., Lee, J. R., & Woodruff, T. K. (2016). Toward precision medicine for preserving fertility in cancer patients: Existing and emerging fertility preservation options for women. Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, 27(2), e22.
   Google Scholar
• King, L., Quinn, G. P., Vadaparampil, S. T., Miree, C. A., Wilson, C., Clayton, H., & Zebrack, B. (2008). Oncology social workers' perceptions of barriers to discussing fertility preservation with cancer patients. Social Work in Health Care, 47, 479–501.
   Google Scholar
• Kirkman, M., Stern, C., Neil, S., Winship, I., Mann, G. B., Shanahan, K., Missen, D., Shepherd, H., & Fisher, J. R. W. (2013). Fertility management after breast cancer diagnosis: A qualitative investigation of women's experiences of and recommendations for professional care. Health Care for Women International, 34, 50–67.
   Google Scholar
• Langford, C. P. H., Bowsher, J., Maloney, J. P., & Lillis, P. P. (1997). Social support: A concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25, 95–100.
   Google Scholar
• Lindlof, T., & Taylor, B. (2011). Qualitative communication research methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
   Google Scholar
• Maxwell, J. (1992). Understanding and validity in qualitative research. Harvard Educational Review, 62, 279–301.
   Google Scholar
• Mead, G. (2007). The effects of cancer treatment on reproductive functions. Clinical Medicine, 7, 544–545.
   Google Scholar
• McCarter, M. M. (2015, May 14). Why the Affordable Care Act should cover infertility. Huffington Post. Retrieved October 1, 2015, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/melissa-miles-mccarter/why-the-affordable-care-a_1_b_7268978.html
   Google Scholar
• Neuendorf, K. A. (2002). The content analysis guidebook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
   Google Scholar
• Peddie, V. L., Porter, M. A., Barbour, R., Culligan, D., MacDonald, G., King, D., Horn, J., & Bhattacharya, S. (2012). Factors affecting decision making about fertility preservation after cancer diagnosis: A qualitative study. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 119, 1049–1057.
   Google Scholar
• Peterson, B., Boivin, J., Norré, J., Smith, C., Thorn, P., & Wischmann, T. (2012). An introduction to infertility counseling: A guide for mental health and medical professionals. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 29, 243–248.
   Google Scholar
• Qian, Y., & Mao, Y. (2010). A content analysis of online social support behaviors of overseas Chinese prenatal and postnatal women. China Media Research, 6(4), 43–54.
   Google Scholar
• Reebals, J. F., Brown, R., & Buckner, E. B. (2006). Nurse practice issues regarding sperm banking in adolescent male cancer patients. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 23, 182–188.
   Google Scholar
• Revelli, A., Salvagno, F., Casano, S., Delle Piane, L., & Benedetto, C. (2015). Fertility preservation, ART, and breast cancer. In N. Biglia & F. A. Peccatori (Eds.), Breast cancer, fertility preservation, and reproduction (pp. 45–59). New York, NY: Springer.
   Google Scholar
• Roberts, D. (2015). Reproductive justice, not just rights. Dissent, 62(4), 79–82.
   Google Scholar
• Rook, K. S., & Dooley, D. (1985). Applying social support research: Theoretical problems and future directions. Journal of Social Issues, 41, 5–28.
   Google Scholar
• Schover, L. R. (1999). Psychological aspects of infertility and decision about reproduction in young cancer survivors: A review. Medical and Pediatric Oncology, 33, 53–59.
   Google Scholar
• Shaw, B. R., McTavish, F., Hawkins, R., Gustafson, D. H., & Pingree, S. (2000). Experiences of women with breast cancer: Exchanging social support over the CHESS computer network. Journal of Health Communication, 5, 135–159.
   Google Scholar
• Stern, C. J., Toledo, M. G., Gook, D. A., & Seymour, J. F. (2006). Fertility preservation in female oncology patients. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46, 15–23.
   Google Scholar
• Tschudin, S., & Bitzer, J. (2009). Psychological aspects of fertility preservation in men and women affected by cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Human Reproduction Update, 15, 587–597.
   Google Scholar
• Tsikerdekis, M. (2013). The effects of perceived anonymity and anonymity states on conformity and groupthink in online communities: A Wikipedia study. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 64, 1001–1015.
   Google Scholar
• Weiss, J. B., Berner, E. S., Johnson, K. B., Giuse, D. A., Murphy, B. A., & Lorenzi, N. M. (2013). Recommendations for the design, implementation, and evaluation of social support in online communities, networks, and groups. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 46, 970–976.
   Google Scholar
• Wellman, B., & Wortley, S. (1990). Different strokes from different folks: Community ties and social support. American Journal of Sociology, 96, 558–588.
   Google Scholar
• Wimmer, R., & Dominick, J. (2013). Mass media research: An introduction (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
   Google Scholar
• Wright, K. B., & Miller, C. H. (2010). A measure of weak-tie/strong-tie support network preference. Communication Monographs, 77, 500–517.
   Google Scholar
• Wright, K. B., & Rains, S. A. (2013). Weak-tie support network preference, health-related stigma, and health outcomes in computer-mediated support groups. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 41, 309–324.
   Google Scholar