Applying qualitative content analysis to study online support communities

Pfeil, Ulrike; Zaphiris, Panayiotis

doi:10.1007/s10209-009-0154-3

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“…Therefore, in line with other similar studies, no consent was perceived necessary [42]. This aligns with the practice of several previous studies [79][80][81][82]. In general, the use of online content for research purposes is permitted if the website is considered to be in the public domain [83].…”

Section: Ethical Considerationssupporting

confidence: 75%

Parental Discussions Online through the Medical Discourse-lens

Lundin¹,

Erlandsson²

2017

J Child Dev Disord

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In the present study the research objective was to gain insights into parental communication on an open Internet forum where parents had the opportunity to discuss issues related to ADHD. In order for clinicians to help troubled children brought to the health clinic it may be important to learn more about the life situations of these troubled families as treatment options can require complex interventions for the whole family. Our aim was thus to go beyond the neurobiological medical model of ADHD, which does not take into account contextual factors. In today's society specialized online discussion forums are available for parents who seek support for various difficulties that arise in the family. The online forums are sources of research data. As research tools we used the narrative psychological approach for the analysis of 72 online narratives. These narratives provided support for that the parents embraced medical explanations for the difficulties experienced when raising children, despite obvious challenging life circumstances, such as for example being a single parent without social support. Even very young children had been given serious psychiatric medical diagnoses such as ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Mood disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Some of them had been diagnosed with more than one of these disorders. The complexity of the parental narratives in the present study indicates that the neurobiological model is not sufficient enough to form the basis of a personalized and comprehensive care for vulnerable families.

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Section: Ethical Considerationssupporting

confidence: 75%

Parental Discussions Online through the Medical Discourse-lens

Lundin¹,

Erlandsson²

2017

J Child Dev Disord

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“…As described by one qualitative content analysis researcher, "by coding the whole message into one code, important information about the different themes within that message might be lost." 41 To protect against loss of information, multiple coding was allowed within each unit or discussion post.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, qualitative content analysis has already successfully been used to study online communications, as evidenced by the literature. 35 Face-to-face communication can be a challenge for those on the autism spectrum, as some might have difficulties with making eye contact, using excessive gesturing, and misunderstanding body language or social cues. However, difficulty with faceto-face communication is not reflective of holistic communicative abilities, or a lack of want or need to communicate, 36 and Internet technologies might be a solution to facilitate communication for individuals on the spectrum.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Autism and the Academic Library: A Study of Online Communication

Anderson¹

2018

C&RL

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Increased prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses within the general population is reflected in the growing number of college and university students with ASD. This exploratory study used an unobtrusive qualitative content analysis design to explore the experiences of students with ASD in academic libraries. It seeks to understand their questions and concerns, as well as their experiences in using the library and library resources. Using the social model of disability studies, this study allows for voices of students with ASD to be presented in their own words, not through the perceptions of parents, caregivers, faculty, or staff. IntroductionAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to increase in prevalence for multiple reasons, including improved diagnostic and reporting procedures, a rise in public awareness of the disorder, and an expanded definition of ASD. It is also likely that the number of individuals with ASD is simply increasing. As the prevalence increases, individuals with ASD are entering institutes of higher education (IHE) in increasing numbers. 1 Though characteristics of ASD vary in every person, individuals on the autism spectrum typically face communicative and social challenges; they also tend to have fixed interests and display repetitive behaviors. 2 Much of the previous study of individuals on the autism spectrum focuses on children with the disorder. In the library and information science (LIS) field, very few studies mention adolescents or adults with ASD. One librarian who also has ASD says that this is not specific to LIS studies; rather, it is reflective of writings and research as a whole. 3 As she states, "this systematic focus on children renders Autistic adults invisible." 4 Many individuals with ASD use, appreciate, and even work and volunteer for libraries, 5 and in one first-person narrative from 2002, an individual with ASD has described his school library as a "sanctuary." 6 If the library truly is a "sanctuary" for students with ASD, better understanding and, thus, better services for these students could help support them as college students in general. There are numerous barriers for students with ASD in attending and graduating from college successfully. 7 If the library can serve as a safe and welcoming place for these students, it will help contribute to their ultimate college success.One way to ensure this success is to get input from members of the community involved, and community members of the website www.wrongplanet.net (Wrong Planet)

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“…Unlike quantitative methods, qualitative methods require deduction to interpret results. The qualitative approach is subjective, as it is assumed that reality is multifaceted and not reducible to a universal indicator [64].…”

Section: Quantitative Qualitative and Mixed Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mixed-methods research: a new approach to evaluating the motivation and satisfaction of university students using advanced visual technologies

Fonseca

Redondo

Villagrasa

2014

Univ Access Inf Soc

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The final publication is available at link.springer.comA mixed-methods study evaluating the motivation and satisfaction of Architecture degree students using interactive visualization methods is presented in this paper. New technology implementations in the teaching field have been largely extended to all types of levels and educational frameworks. However, these innovations require approval validation and evaluation by the final users, the students. In this paper, the advantages and disadvantages of applying mixed evaluation technology are discussed in a case study of the use of interactive and collaborative tools for the visualization of 3D architectonical models. The main objective was to evaluate Architecture and Building Science students’ the motivation to use and satisfaction with this type of technology and to obtain adequate feedback that allows for the optimization of this type of experiment in future iterations.Postprint (author’s final draft

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Applying qualitative content analysis to study online support communities

Cited by 71 publications

References 48 publications

Parental Discussions Online through the Medical Discourse-lens

Parental Discussions Online through the Medical Discourse-lens

Autism and the Academic Library: A Study of Online Communication

Mixed-methods research: a new approach to evaluating the motivation and satisfaction of university students using advanced visual technologies

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