Who talks? The social psychology of illness support groups.
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...A large fraction of these online support groups deal with cancer [11]....
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...For many reasons, patients often share health experiences with each other rather than in a clini- cal research study or with their physician (Davison et al., 2000)....
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...periences with each other rather than in a clinical research study or with their physician (Davison et al., 2000)....
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...Online selfhelp communities thrive, providing patients with spaces where people with similar conditions are able to help define symptoms, discuss treatment options, evaluate experiences, provide support, and empower patients in patient-doctor interactions (Barker 2008; Davison et al. 2000)....
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...It is quite common for people to want to disclose thoughts and feelings related to cancer ( Davison, Pennebaker, & Dickerson, 2000 )....
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...In a similar vein, Yalom (1995) has asserted that self-help groups offer a unique venue for growth, social experimentation, and change....
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