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Koh GK, Ow Yong JQY, Lee ARYB, Ong BSY, Yau CE, Ho CSH, Goh YS. Social media use and its impact on adults' mental health and well-being: A scoping review. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2024; 21:345-394. [PMID: 38736207 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Social media use has grown in importance and prevalence, with its estimated number of users at 4.9 billion worldwide. Social media use research has revealed positive and negative impacts on users' mental health and well-being. However, such impacts among adults have not been examined in any reviews. METHODS A scoping review was conducted based on the framework by Arksey and O'Malley and reported based on the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Eight databases were searched from 2005 to December 2021. Articles were included after being reviewed by three independent teams, with discrepancies resolved through consensus with the senior author. Publication-related information (i.e., authors, year of publication, aims, study population, methodology, interventions, comparisons, outcome measures and key findings) were extracted from each study. Thematic analysis was conducted to answer the research questions. RESULTS Among the 114 eligible articles, young adults (69.6%) represented the main age group. Most studies (78.6%) focused on the negative impacts of social media use on mental health and well-being, with nearly a third (32.1%) assessing such impacts on depression. Notably, this scoping review found that more than three-quarters (78.6%) of the included studies revealed that excessive and passive social media use would increases depression, anxiety, mood and loneliness. Nevertheless, a third (33.0%) also reported positive impacts, where positive and purposeful use of social media contributes to improvements in mental health and well-being, such as increased perceived social support and enjoyment. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION This review has provided an overview of the existing knowledge on how social media use affects adults and identified areas of research that merit investigation in future studies. More attention should be given to maximizing the positive impacts of social media use on mental health and well-being among adults.
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- Ghee Kian Koh
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore City, Singapore
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Marshall P, Booth M, Coole M, Fothergill L, Glossop Z, Haines J, Harding A, Johnston R, Jones S, Lodge C, Machin K, Meacock R, Nielson K, Puddephatt JA, Rakic T, Rayson P, Robinson H, Rycroft-Malone J, Shryane N, Swithenbank Z, Wise S, Lobban F. Understanding the Impacts of Online Mental Health Peer Support Forums: Realist Synthesis. JMIR Ment Health 2024; 11:e55750. [PMID: 38722680 PMCID: PMC11117133 DOI: 10.2196/55750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Online forums are widely used for mental health peer support. However, evidence of their safety and effectiveness is mixed. Further research focused on articulating the contexts in which positive and negative impacts emerge from forum use is required to inform innovations in implementation. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to develop a realist program theory to explain the impacts of online mental health peer support forums on users. METHODS We conducted a realist synthesis of literature published between 2019 and 2023 and 18 stakeholder interviews with forum staff. RESULTS Synthesis of 102 evidence sources and 18 interviews produced an overarching program theory comprising 22 context-mechanism-outcome configurations. Findings indicate that users' perceptions of psychological safety and the personal relevance of forum content are foundational to ongoing engagement. Safe and active forums that provide convenient access to information and advice can lead to improvements in mental health self-efficacy. Within the context of welcoming and nonjudgmental communities, users may benefit from the opportunity to explore personal difficulties with peers, experience reduced isolation and normalization of mental health experiences, and engage in mutual encouragement. The program theory highlights the vital role of moderators in creating facilitative online spaces, stimulating community engagement, and limiting access to distressing content. A key challenge for organizations that host mental health forums lies in balancing forum openness and anonymity with the need to enforce rules, such as restrictions on what users can discuss, to promote community safety. CONCLUSIONS This is the first realist synthesis of online mental health peer support forums. The novel program theory highlights how successful implementation depends on establishing protocols for enhancing safety and strategies for maintaining user engagement to promote forum sustainability. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022352528; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=352528.
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- Paul Marshall
- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- IT Corporate Services, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Survivor Research Network, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- School of Computing and Communications, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- Social Statistics, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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- IT Corporate Services, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire, United Kingdom
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- Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Starvaggi I, Dierckman C, Lorenzo-Luaces L. Mental health misinformation on social media: Review and future directions. Curr Opin Psychol 2024; 56:101738. [PMID: 38128168 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Social media use for health information is extremely common in the United States. Unfortunately, this use may expose users to misinformation. The prevalence and harms of misinformation are well documented in many health domains (e.g., infectious diseases). However, research on mental health misinformation is limited. Our review suggests that mental health misinformation is common, although its prevalence varies across disorders and treatment types. Individual differences in susceptibility to misinformation have been documented for health misinformation generally but less so for mental health specifically. We discuss conceptual issues in defining mental health misinformation versus other classifications such as overgeneralizations from personal experience. Although there is clear evidence for false and actively misleading content, future research should also explore the role of negative healthcare experiences and health disparities on mental health misinformation on social media.
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- Isabella Starvaggi
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington, 1101 E 10th St., Bloomington, IN, 47401, USA
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences/Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, Indiana University-Bloomington, 1101 E 10th St., Bloomington, IN, 47401, USA
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington, 1101 E 10th St., Bloomington, IN, 47401, USA.
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Conroy C, Jain T, Mody SK. Interest in peer support persons among patients experiencing early pregnancy loss. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:506. [PMID: 37434154 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-05816-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Limited data exist regarding the type of support patients need when experiencing early pregnancy loss (EPL). The objective of this study is to explore how patients emotionally cope with EPL and to assess if there is interest in a peer EPL support program with a self-compassion component. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with patients who experienced EPL in the past two years. We evaluated the kinds of support that patients felt were most helpful, interest in a possible peer EPL support person, and suggestions for the creation of such a program. Content analysis was utilized to analyze the data and identify themes. RESULTS Twenty-one individuals participated in the study. Approximately 52.3% (n = 11) of interviewees reported expectant management of their EPL, 23.8% (n = 5) reported medication management, and 23.8% (n = 5) reported undergoing dilation and curettage. We identified five themes: (1) therapy and in-person support groups are helpful when experiencing EPL, but are sometimes inaccessible; (2) social media support groups are initially advantageous for creating a sense of solidarity, but in the long term can be triggering; (3) support from a peer who has also experienced EPL is uniquely valuable; (4) developing self-compassion is important in emotionally coping with EPL; and (5) there is a demand for emotional and informational support following EPL. CONCLUSIONS Given the unique support participants identified receiving from a peer with shared lived experience, there is interest in a peer EPL support program with a self-compassion component for emotional and informational support following EPL.
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- Carmen Conroy
- School of Medicine, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California at San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Division of Complex Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of California at San Diego, 9300 Campus Point Dr. MC 7433, La Jolla, 92037, San Diego, CA, USA.
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Wright PJ, Raynor PA, Bowers D, Combs EM, Corbett CF, Hardy H, Patel K. Leveraging digital technology for social connectedness among adults with chronic conditions: A systematic review. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231204746. [PMID: 37799504 PMCID: PMC10548813 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231204746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Purpose To review the evidence about the impact of digital technology on social connectedness among adults with one or more chronic health conditions. Methods PubMed, Embase, Social Sciences, CINAHL, and Compendex were systematically searched for full-text, peer-reviewed empirical evidence published between 2012 and 2023 and reported using the PRISMA flow diagram. Articles were critically appraised applying the Joanna Briggs Institute checklists. Specific data were extracted based on the framework for social identity and technology approaches for health outcomes and then analyzed and synthesized. Results Thirty-four studies met study criteria. Evidence showed heterogeneity among research methodology, chronic health conditions, digital technology, and health outcomes. Technology use was influenced by factors such as usability, anonymity, availability, and control. More advanced digital technologies require higher digital literacy and improved accessibility features/modifications. Social support was the most measured aspect of social connectedness. The emotional and informational forms of social support were most reported; instrumental support was the least likely to be delivered. Self-efficacy for using technology was considered in seven articles. Sixteen articles reported health outcomes: 31.2% (n = 5) described mental health outcomes only, 18.8% (n = 3) reported physical health outcomes only, 31.2% (n = 5) detailed both physical and mental health outcomes, whereas 18.8% (n = 3) denoted well-being or quality-of-life outcomes. Most often, health outcomes were positive, with negative outcomes for selected groups also noted. Conclusion Leveraging digital technology to promote social connectedness has the potential to affect positive health outcomes. Further research is needed to better understand the social integration of technology among populations with different contexts and chronic health conditions to enhance and tailor digital interventions.
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- Pamela J Wright
- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health and Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Department of Public Health, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Advancing Chronic Care Outcomes through Research and iNnovation (ACORN) Center, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Department of Public Health, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Thombs BD, Levis B, Carrier ME, Dyas L, Nordlund J, Tao L, Aguila K, Bourgeault A, Konrad V, Sauvé M, Connolly K, Henry RS, Østbø N, Levis AW, Kwakkenbos L, Malcarne VL, El-Baalbaki G, Hudson M, Wurz A, Culos-Reed SN, Platt RW, Benedetti A. Effects of a support group leader education program jointly developed by health professionals and patients on peer leader self-efficacy among leaders of scleroderma support groups: a two-arm parallel partially nested randomised controlled trial. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022; 17:396. [PMID: 36307891 PMCID: PMC9616616 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02552-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background More people with rare diseases likely receive disease education and emotional and practical support from peer-led support groups than any other way. Most rare-disease support groups are delivered outside of the health care system by untrained leaders. Potential benefits may not be achieved and harms, such as dissemination of inaccurate information, may occur. Our primary objective was to evaluate the effects of a rare-disease support group leader education program, which was developed collaboratively by researchers, peer support group leaders, and patient organization leaders, compared to waitlist control, on peer leader self-efficacy among scleroderma support group leaders.
Methods The trial was a pragmatic, two-arm partially nested randomised controlled trial with 1:1 allocation into intervention or waitlist control. Eligible participants were existing or candidate peer support group leaders affiliated with a scleroderma patient organization. Leader training was delivered in groups of 5–6 participants weekly for 13 weeks in 60–90 min sessions via the GoToMeeting® videoconferencing platform. The program included 12 general leader training modules and one module specific to scleroderma. Primary outcome was leader self-efficacy, measured by the Support Group Leader Self-efficacy Scale (SGLSS) immediately post-intervention. Secondary outcomes were leader self-efficacy 3 months post-intervention; emotional distress, leader burnout, and volunteer satisfaction post-intervention and 3 months post-intervention; and program satisfaction among intervention participants post-intervention.
Results One hundred forty-eight participants were randomised to intervention (N = 74) or waitlist (N = 74). Primary outcome data were provided by 146 (99%) participants. Mean number of sessions attended was 11.4 (standard deviation = 2.6). Mean program satisfaction score (CSQ-8) was 30.3 (standard deviation = 3.0; possible range 8–32). Compared to waitlist control, leader self-efficacy was higher post-intervention [SGLSS; 16.7 points, 95% CI 11.0–22.3; standardized mean difference (SMD) 0.84] and 3 months later (15.6 points, 95% CI 10.2–21.0; SMD 0.73); leader volunteer satisfaction was significantly higher at both assessments, emotional distress was lower post-intervention but not 3 months later, and leader burnout was not significantly different at either assessment.
Conclusions Peer support group leader education improved leader self-efficacy substantially. The program could be easily adapted for support group leaders in other rare diseases. Trial registration:NCT03965780; registered on May 29, 2019. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13023-022-02552-x.
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- Brett D Thombs
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada. .,Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Department of Psychology, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Biomedical Ethics Unit, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada.,Centre for Prognosis Research, School of Medicine, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- National Scleroderma Foundation, Michigan Chapter, Southfield, MI, USA
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Scleroderma Society of Ontario and Scleroderma Canada, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada.,Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Medical Psychology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Psychiatry, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.,San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada.,Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Department of Psychosocial Resources, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine Road, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada.,Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Crump L, LaChapelle D. "My Fibro Family!" A qualitative analysis of facebook fibromyalgia support groups' discussion content. Can J Pain 2022; 6:95-111. [PMID: 36505010 PMCID: PMC9733682 DOI: 10.1080/24740527.2022.2078183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a diagnostically controversial syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, cognitive dysfunction, and mental health symptoms. Though online peer support groups (OPSGs) may help persons with FM access support and information, there are concerns that such groups can be harmful. Aims and Methods Using a nonparticipatory observational stance, the authors analyzed discussions in three Facebook FM OPSGs (approximately 15,000 members, mostly women) to determine what themes best characterize their discussion content and whether being in a particular group was related to the type of thematic content to which they were exposed. Results Two themes were identified that represented explicit reasons group members participated in the OPSG (trying to understand FM and seeking/offering emotional support). Six themes represented underlying reasons members sought informational and emotional support in FM OPSGs (fighting FM, learning to live with FM, struggling with identity, distressing thoughts and feelings, judgment, empowerment-seeking). No salient differences were identified between the thematic content of each group. Conclusions The findings suggest that FM OPSGs may provide much needed psychosocial and emotional support regarding important aspects of psychological adjustment to living with FM while also inadvertently encouraging approaches to living with FM that do not align with evidence-based FM management recommendations (e.g., investment in fighting rather than accepting FM). These findings may be useful to patients considering joining an FM OPSG and to health providers helping patients navigate to resources that can address their emotional or psychological support needs.
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- Lyndsay Crump
- Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada,CONTACT Lyndsay Crump Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick, P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, NBE3B 5A3, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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Li Z, Wang D, Abbas J, Hassan S, Mubeen R. Tourists' Health Risk Threats Amid COVID-19 Era: Role of Technology Innovation, Transformation, and Recovery Implications for Sustainable Tourism. Front Psychol 2022; 12:769175. [PMID: 35465147 PMCID: PMC9022775 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.769175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Technology innovation has changed the patterns with its advanced features for travel and tourism industry during the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, which massively hit tourism and travel worldwide. The profound adverse effects of the coronavirus disease resulted in a steep decline in the demand for travel and tourism activities worldwide. This study focused on the literature based on travel and tourism in the wake global crisis due to infectious virus. The study aims to review the emerging literature critically to help researchers better understand the situation. It valorizes transformational affordance, tourism, and travel industries impacts posed by the virus COVID-19. The study proposed a research model on reviving the international tourism activities post COVID-19 pandemic to gain sustainable development and recovery. The scholars have debated seeking the best possible ways to predict a sustainable recovery of travel, tourism, and leisure sectors from the devastating consequences of coronavirus COVID-19. In the first phase, the study describes how the current pandemic can become transformational opportunities. It debates the situation and questions related to the emergence of the COVID-19 outbreak. The present research focuses on identifying fundamental values, organizations, and pre-assumptions related to travel and tourism revival and help academia and researchers to a breakthrough in initiating the frontiers based on research and practice. This study aims at exploring the role of technological innovation in the crisis management of COVID-19 tourism impacts, tourists' behavior, and experiences. The travel and tourism industry's main stakeholders include tourism demand and organizations that manage tourists' destinations and policymakers. They have already experienced the stages of responses, recovery, and resetting tourism recovery strategies. The study provides valuable insight into the coronavirus consequences on travel and tourism and practical implications for global tourism and academic research revitalization.
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- Zhenhuan Li
- School of Humanities, Ningbo University of Finance and Economics, Ningbo, China
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- School of Media and Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Media and Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Air University School of Management, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
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Kornfield R, Meyerhoff J, Studd H, Bhattacharjee A, Williams JJ, Reddy M, Mohr DC. Meeting Users Where They Are: User-centered Design of an Automated Text Messaging Tool to Support the Mental Health of Young Adults. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIGCHI CONFERENCE ON HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTING SYSTEMS. CHI CONFERENCE 2022; 2022:329. [PMID: 35574512 PMCID: PMC9098159 DOI: 10.1145/3491102.3502046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Young adults have high rates of mental health conditions, but most do not want or cannot access formal treatment. We therefore recruited young adults with depression or anxiety symptoms to co-design a digital tool for self-managing their mental health concerns. Through study activities-consisting of an online discussion group and a series of design workshops-participants highlighted the importance of easy-to-use digital tools that allow them to exercise independence in their self-management. They described ways that an automated messaging tool might benefit them by: facilitating experimentation with diverse concepts and experiences; allowing variable depth of engagement based on preferences, availability, and mood; and collecting feedback to personalize the tool. While participants wanted to feel supported by an automated tool, they cautioned against incorporating an overtly human-like motivational tone. We discuss ways to apply these findings to improve the design and dissemination of digital mental health tools for young adults.
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- University of California-Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Abbas J, Wang D, Su Z, Ziapour A. The Role of Social Media in the Advent of COVID-19 Pandemic: Crisis Management, Mental Health Challenges and Implications. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:1917-1932. [PMID: 34012304 PMCID: PMC8126999 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s284313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study focuses on how educating people through social media platforms can help reduce the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 to manage the global health crisis. The pandemic has posed a global mental health crisis, and correct information is indispensable to dispel uncertainty, fear, and mental stress to unify global communities in collective combat against COVID-19 disease worldwide. Mounting studies specified that manifestly endless coronavirus-related newsfeeds and death numbers considerably increased the risk of global mental health issues. Social media provided positive and negative data, and the COVID-19 has resulted in a worldwide infodemic. It has eroded public trust and impeded virus restraint, which outlived the coronavirus pandemic itself. METHODS The study incorporated the narrative review analysis based on the existing literature related to mental health problems using the non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) approach to minimize the COVID-19 adverse consequences on global mental health. The study performed a search of the electronic databases available at PsycINFO, PubMed, and LISTA. This research incorporates the statistical data related to the COVID-19 provided by the WHO, John Hopkins University, and Pakistani Ministry of Health. RESULTS Pakistan reported the second-highest COVID-19 cases within South Asia, the fifth-highest number of cases in Asia after Iran, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the 14th highest recorded cases, as of October 14, 2020. Pakistan effectively managed the COVID-19 pandemic in the second wave. It stands at the eighth-highest number of confirmed cases in Asia, the 3rd-highest in South Asia, and the 28th-highest number of established patients globally, as of February20, 2021. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 has resulted in over 108.16 million confirmed cases, deaths over 2.374 million, and a recovery of 80.16 million people worldwide, as of February 12, 2021. This study focused on exploring the COVID-19 pandemic's adverse effects on global public health and the indispensable role of social media to provide the correct information in the COVID-19 health crisis. The findings' generalizability offers helpful insight for crisis management and contributes to the scientific literature. The results might provide a stepping-stone for conduct future empirical studies by including other factors to conclude exciting developments.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jaffar Abbas
- Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, 200240, People’s Republic of China
- School of Media and Communication (SMC), Shanghai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Media and Communication (SMC), Shanghai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), 200240, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas, Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies, Mays Cancer Center, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78229, USA
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, 6715847141, Iran
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