Who talks? The social psychology of illness support groups.
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...The second reason is that online social support allows a greater degree of anonymity than offline communication (Davison et al., 2000)....
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...For both sexes, strategically suppressing or masking negative affect in order to avoid social censure may present a barrier to coping with psychological distress, given that disclosing negative emotions is a critical step in seeking social support (Davison et al., 2000; Taylor et al., 2004)....
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...Social marginalization, maladaptive coping and decreased QoL are primary risk factors for poor adjustment after stroke (Ch’Ng et al., 2008; Davison et al., 2000; Kendall et al., 2000)....
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...Stroke support groups have important components for adjustment for individuals with stroke by providing forums for sharing experiences, developing relationships, socializing, and helping others (Ch’Ng et al., 2008; Davison et al., 2000)....
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...Stroke support groups may contribute strongly toward adjustment for individuals with stroke by providing forums for sharing experiences, developing relationships, socializing, and helping others (American Stroke Association [ASA], 2012; Ch’Ng et al., 2008; Davison et al., 2000)....
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...Support groups provide outlets for social engagement that can positively affect coping skills and recovery by utilizing concepts of universality, altruism, and hope specifically after disability (Adamsen, 2002; Davison et al., 2000; Yalom & Leczcz, 2005)....
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...HIV) may prompt individuals to seek help from the internet [6]....
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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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