Doing Recovery Online

Mudry, Tanya; Strong, Tom

doi:10.1177/1049732312468296

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“…To eliminate some of the limitations of the study and to determine more precisely the role and behavior of forum contributors with regard to scientific information, a qualitative approach is needed, preferably a discourse analysis of the social exchange processes and argumentative strategies in online health forums, similar to a Canadian study of online social support forums for gamblers, in which the interaction of the participants, their common discussions, and how they constructed identities and negotiated legitimacy were analyzed [60]. We are in the midst of a change due to technology where health provision and education can increasingly benefit from using the Web, in an environment in which individuals and communities become more able and responsible for their own health and treatment [61].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sources of Information and Behavioral Patterns in Online Health Forums: Qualitative Study

Sudau¹,

Friede²,

Grabowski³

et al. 2014

J Med Internet Res

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Preliminary analysis showed that users did not stick to the intended forum behavior of discussing exactly one topic in one thread. Instead, they deviated from the original topic over time, sometimes coming back to the original topic. In short, any topic could appear in any thread. Thus, we needed a way to decide for every individual post, whether it was relevant or not. The simplest approach is to scan every post for a set of predefined keywords. However, we assumed that the context of a post also plays a role when determining the relevance of a post. We thus defined an Information Retrieval algorithm, that extends the keyword-based approach by also taking structural (contextual) information of posts into account. (The following is mostly taken from [5].) Reasoning behind the new AlgorithmApproaches based on linguistic features alone can not be expected to perform well. This is because:

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sources of Information and Behavioral Patterns in Online Health Forums: Qualitative Study

Sudau¹,

Friede²,

Grabowski³

et al. 2014

J Med Internet Res

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“…According to the reviewed studies, online gambling communities exist typically outside the game, for example, in the form of discussion forums that are created around gambling discussions. There are gambling forums for mutual gambling discussions, such as sharing gambling tips, strategies, and experiences (Howe et al 2019;O'Leary and Carroll 2013;Parke and Griffiths 2011;Schüll 2016;Sirola et al , 2019, and also forums for sharing gambling problem experiences and discussing the downsides and related problems of gambling (Caputo 2015;Järvinen-Tassopoulos 2016;McGowan 2003;Mudry and Strong 2013;Rantala and Sulkunen 2012;Rodda et al 2018;Sirola et al , 2019Wood and Wood 2009). In addition, there are also some in-game interactional tools, such as chat opportunities, for gamblers, particularly in online poker (Khazaal et al 2017;Schüll 2016;Smith et al 2012) and in online social casino games .…”

Section: Online Gambling Communitiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Virtual Communities in Gambling and Gaming Behaviors: A Systematic Review

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Gambling opportunities are facilitated by the growth of the Internet and social media platforms. Digital games also increasingly include monetary features, such as microtransactions, blurring the line between gambling and gaming. The Internet provides a variety of virtual communities for gamblers and gamers, but comprehensive research on these communities and their relevance in gambling and monetary gaming behaviors remains scarce. This paper summarizes research of online gambling and monetary gaming communities based on a systematic literature review. A systematic literature search was conducted from five databases: Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Social Science Premium Collection, and EBSCOhost. The search was limited to empirical articles that focused on gambling or gaming involving money and examined online interaction between gamblers or gamers. Preliminary search resulted in 1056 articles, from which 55 were selected for the analyses based on predetermined criteria. According to results, online communities serve different functions in gambling and gaming behaviors. Gambling communities are typically forums for discussing and sharing gambling experiences, strategies, and tips as well as gambling problems, while gaming communities are inherently embedded inside a game being an essential part of the gaming experience. Identification with virtual communities influences gambling behavior and monetary gaming behavior through mechanisms of perceived norms, social influence, and community feedback. Whereas some gambling communities may provide protection from excessive gambling habits, gaming communities seem to solely motivate gaming behavior and purchase intentions. The role of online communities should be acknowledged in prevention and treatment of gambling and gaming problems.

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“…This reframes negative, potential esteem eroding aspects of drinking to positive, more inspiring aspects of sobriety and abstinence. Women Journal of Biosciences and Medicines also reported that "support site X" gave them a platform to celebrate abstinence and help others through sharing their own stories, again echoing other findings from [19].…”

Section: Value and Utility Of Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 72%

“…When drinking is addressed without professional help the term "natural recovery" is used, and it has been suggested [18] that this is more common than treatment assisted recovery. Online social media support forums have become increasingly popular for support with addictions, particularly for those reluctant to seek traditional help [19]. For women, the internet is rapidly becoming a major source of health information [20].…”

Section: Social Networking As a Potential Support Factormentioning

confidence: 99%

Personal Accounts of Mothers’ Use of Social Media to Support Abstinence from Alcohol

McGarva¹,

Machin²

2017

JBM

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Alcohol consumption by professional educated women and mothers is rising. Drinking alcohol in the home is, for many, becoming a normalised and daily ritual. Previous research focuses on causality, risk factors and health related damage. Few studies focus on mothers of school age children specifically or why some mothers pursue and sustain alcohol free lives. The role of social media in enacting and sustaining abstinence is under researched, as are other factors important for this group in remaining abstinent. Aims: This qualitative study explored the reasons why mothers drank alcohol, and factors contributing to their decision to become alcohol free. It also explored the value and utility of social media in the form of a specific web-site aimed at providing support in abstinence. Methods: Six UK mothers with school age children who had become abstinent after previously drinking over official limits were recruited via a social network website and interviewed. Transcripts were analysed thematically and inductive themes emerged. Results: Participants used alcohol to self-medicate, as a reward/relaxation strategy and because it was a normal part of their professional and daily lives. Reported reasons for abstinence included the negative effects alcohol had upon lives, inability to moderate/drink within guidelines and "trigger" events. Participants reported that their use of social media was inspirational, giving them a platform to share stories and help others and was preferred to traditional support. The use of social media in this way represented a supportive community and assisted vigilance toward the danger of relapse. Positive parenting identity, alternatives to alcohol, abstinence rewards and support from abstinent others were all factors in sustaining abstinence. Conclusions: Health professionals should recognise this hidden and hard to reach group and the potential efficacy of social media in assisting recovery from alcohol related issues.

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Doing Recovery Online

Cited by 35 publications

References 56 publications

Sources of Information and Behavioral Patterns in Online Health Forums: Qualitative Study

Sources of Information and Behavioral Patterns in Online Health Forums: Qualitative Study

The Role of Virtual Communities in Gambling and Gaming Behaviors: A Systematic Review

Personal Accounts of Mothers’ Use of Social Media to Support Abstinence from Alcohol

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