A Meta-Analysis of Research on Formal Computer-Mediated Support Groups: Examining Group Characteristics and Health Outcomes

被引：172

作者：

Rains, Stephen A. ^{[1
]}

Young, Valerie ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Arizona, Dept Commun, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

来源：

HUMAN COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | 2009年 / 35卷 / 03期

关键词：

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT; RANDOM-EFFECTS MODELS; SOCIAL SUPPORT; BREAST-CANCER; RELATIONAL COMMUNICATION; INTERNET INTERVENTIONS; RANDOMIZED PILOT; WOMEN; TRIAL; HELP;

D O I：

10.1111/j.1468-2958.2009.01353.x

中图分类号：

G2 [信息与知识传播];

学科分类号：

05 ; 0503 ;

摘要：

This article reports a meta-analysis of 28 studies examining the health-related outcomes associated with participation in a formal computer-mediated support group (CMSG) intervention. In particular, health outcomes related to social support were assessed and four group-level characteristics of CMSGs were tested as potential moderators of intervention effectiveness. The results show that participating in a CMSG intervention-comprised of educational and group communication components-led to increased social support, decreased depression, increased quality of life, and increased self-efficacy to manage one's health condition. Changes in health outcomes were moderated by group size, the nature of the communication channels available, and the duration of the CMSG intervention.

引用

页码：309 / U5

页数：33

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