Explore our sister journals here.

Maintenance Notice

Due to necessary scheduled maintenance, the JMIR Publications website will be unavailable from Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM EST. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Who will be affected?

Citing this Article

Right click to copy or hit: ctrl+c (cmd+c on mac)

Published on 30.06.08 in Vol 10, No 2 (2008): Apr-Jun

This paper is in the following e-collection/theme issue:

Works citing "Self-Reported Differences in Empowerment Between Lurkers and Posters in Online Patient Support Groups"

Cornelia van Uden-Kraan, Constance Drossaert, Erik Taal, Erwin Seydel, Mart van de Laar

J Med Internet Res 2008 (Jun 30); 10(2):e18 

According to Crossref, the following articles are citing this article (DOI 10.2196/jmir.992):

(note that this is only a small subset of citations)

  1. Atanasova S, Kamin T, Petrič G. Exploring the benefits and challenges of health professionals’ participation in online health communities: Emergence of (dis)empowerment processes and outcomes. International Journal of Medical Informatics 2017;98:13
    CrossRef
  2. Henderson EM, Rosser BA, Keogh E, Eccleston C. Internet Sites Offering Adolescents Help With Headache, Abdominal Pain, and Dysmenorrhoea: A Description of Content, Quality, and Peer Interactions. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2012;37(3):262
    CrossRef
  3. Grant MS, Wiegand DL. Palliative Care Online: A Pilot Study on a Pancreatic Cancer Website. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2011;14(7):846
    CrossRef
  4. Maclachlan LR, Mills K, Lawford BJ, Egerton T, Setchell J, Hall LM, Plinsinga ML, Besomi M, Teo PL, Eyles JP, Mellor R, Melo L, Robbins S, Hodges PW, Hunter DJ, Vicenzino B, Bennell KL. Design, Delivery, Maintenance, and Outcomes of Peer-to-Peer Online Support Groups for People With Chronic Musculoskeletal Disorders: Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2020;22(4):e15822
    CrossRef
  5. Betsch C, Renkewitz F, Haase N. Effect of Narrative Reports about Vaccine Adverse Events and Bias-Awareness Disclaimers on Vaccine Decisions. Medical Decision Making 2013;33(1):14
    CrossRef
  6. . Quitting smoking using health issue-specific Social Networking Sites (SNSs): What influences participation, social identification, and smoking cessation self-efficacy?. Journal of Smoking Cessation 2014;9(1):39
    CrossRef
  7. Selby P, van Mierlo T, Voci SC, Parent D, Cunningham JA. Online Social and Professional Support for Smokers Trying to Quit: An Exploration of First Time Posts From 2562 Members. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2010;12(3):e34
    CrossRef
  8. Friedman EM, Trail TE, Vaughan CA, Tanielian T. Online peer support groups for family caregivers: are they reaching the caregivers with the greatest needs?. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 2018;25(9):1130
    CrossRef
  9. Huber J, Ihrig A, Peters T, Huber CG, Kessler A, Hadaschik B, Pahernik S, Hohenfellner M. Decision‐making in localized prostate cancer: lessons learned from an online support group. BJU International 2011;107(10):1570
    CrossRef
  10. Sillence E, Bussey L. Changing hospitals, choosing chemotherapy and deciding you’ve made the right choice: Understanding the role of online support groups in different health decision-making activities. Patient Education and Counseling 2017;100(5):994
    CrossRef
  11. Kim SJ, Marsch LA, Brunette MF, Dallery J. Harnessing Facebook for Smoking Reduction and Cessation Interventions: Facebook User Engagement and Social Support Predict Smoking Reduction. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2017;19(5):e168
    CrossRef
  12. Han JY, Kim J, Yoon HJ, Shim M, McTavish FM, Gustafson DH. Social and Psychological Determinants of Levels of Engagement With an Online Breast Cancer Support Group: Posters, Lurkers, and Nonusers. Journal of Health Communication 2012;17(3):356
    CrossRef
  13. Herens M, Wagemakers A, Vaandrager L, Koelen M. Exploring participant appreciation of group-based principles for action in community-based physical activity programs for socially vulnerable groups in the Netherlands. BMC Public Health 2015;15(1)
    CrossRef
  14. Benetoli A, Chen T, Aslani P. How patients’ use of social media impacts their interactions with healthcare professionals. Patient Education and Counseling 2018;101(3):439
    CrossRef
  15. Liu N, Tong Y, Chan HC. Dual effects of social support seeking in patient-centric online healthcare communities: A longitudinal study. Information & Management 2020;57(8):103270
    CrossRef
  16. Ahola Kohut S, LeBlanc C, O'Leary K, McPherson AC, McCarthy E, Nguyen C, Stinson J. The internet as a source of support for youth with chronic conditions: A qualitative study. Child: Care, Health and Development 2018;44(2):212
    CrossRef
  17. McRoy S, Rastegar-Mojarad M, Wang Y, Ruddy KJ, Haddad TC, Liu H. Assessing Unmet Information Needs of Breast Cancer Survivors: Exploratory Study of Online Health Forums Using Text Classification and Retrieval. JMIR Cancer 2018;4(1):e10
    CrossRef
  18. Lawlor A, Kirakowski J. Online support groups for mental health: A space for challenging self-stigma or a means of social avoidance?. Computers in Human Behavior 2014;32:152
    CrossRef
  19. Ahmed OH, Schneiders AG, McCrory PR, Sullivan SJ. Sport Concussion Management Using Facebook: A Feasibility Study of an Innovative Adjunct “iCon”. Journal of Athletic Training 2017;52(4):339
    CrossRef
  20. Gabbert TI, Metze B, Bührer C, Garten L. Use of social networking sites by parents of very low birth weight infants: experiences and the potential of a dedicated site. European Journal of Pediatrics 2013;172(12):1671
    CrossRef
  21. . Understanding the sustained use of online health communities from a self‐determination perspective. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology 2016;67(12):2842
    CrossRef
  22. Petrič G, Atanasova S, Kamin T. Ill Literates or Illiterates? Investigating the eHealth Literacy of Users of Online Health Communities. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2017;19(10):e331
    CrossRef
  23. . Information use and illness representations: Understanding their connection in illness coping. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology 2015;66(2):340
    CrossRef
  24. Mo PK, Coulson NS. Empowering processes in online support groups among people living with HIV/AIDS: A comparative analysis of ‘lurkers’ and ‘posters’. Computers in Human Behavior 2010;26(5):1183
    CrossRef
  25. Fawcett H, Shrestha L. Blogging about sexual assault: a thematic analysis. Journal of Forensic Practice 2016;18(1):39
    CrossRef
  26. . Effects of Online Support Group Format (Moderated vs Peer-Led) on Depressive Symptoms and Extent of Participation in Women With Breast Cancer. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing 2012;30(1):9
    CrossRef
  27. Attai DJ, Cowher MS, Al-Hamadani M, Schoger JM, Staley AC, Landercasper J. Twitter Social Media is an Effective Tool for Breast Cancer Patient Education and Support: Patient-Reported Outcomes by Survey. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2015;17(7):e188
    CrossRef
  28. . Psychological empowerment on social media: Who are the empowered users?. Public Relations Review 2016;42(1):49
    CrossRef
  29. Das A, Faxvaag A. What Influences Patient Participation in an Online Forum for Weight Loss Surgery? A Qualitative Case Study. interactive Journal of Medical Research 2014;3(1):e4
    CrossRef
  30. Martin S, Roderick MC, Lockridge R, Toledo‐Tamula MA, Baldwin A, Knight P, Wolters P. Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of an Internet Support Group for Parents of a Child with Neurofibromatosis Type 1: a Pilot Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling 2017;26(3):576
    CrossRef
  31. Havakhor T, Soror AA, Sabherwal R. Diffusion of knowledge in social media networks: effects of reputation mechanisms and distribution of knowledge roles. Information Systems Journal 2018;28(1):104
    CrossRef
  32. Henderson EM, Law EF, Palermo TM, Eccleston C. Case Study: Ethical Guidance for Pediatric e-health Research Using Examples From Pain Research With Adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2012;37(10):1116
    CrossRef
  33. Grosberg D, Grinvald H, Reuveni H, Magnezi R. Frequent Surfing on Social Health Networks is Associated With Increased Knowledge and Patient Health Activation. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2016;18(8):e212
    CrossRef
  34. Perkins V, Coulson NS, Davies EB. Using Online Support Communities for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders: Online Survey of Users’ Experiences. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2020;22(11):e18099
    CrossRef
  35. Sormunen T, Karlgren K, Aanesen A, Fossum B, Westerbotn M. The role of social media for persons affected by infertility. BMC Women's Health 2020;20(1)
    CrossRef
  36. Reifegerste D, Wasgien K, Hagen LM. Online social support for obese adults: Exploring the role of forum activity. International Journal of Medical Informatics 2017;101:1
    CrossRef
  37. Flynn MA, Stana A. Social Support in a Men's Online Eating Disorder Forum. International Journal of Men's Health 2012;11(2):150
    CrossRef
  38. Audrain-Pontevia A, Menvielle L, Ertz M. Effects of Three Antecedents of Patient Compliance for Users of Peer-to-Peer Online Health Communities: Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2019;21(11):e14006
    CrossRef
  39. Gliddon E, Lauder S, Berk L, Cosgrove V, Grimm D, Dodd S, Suppes T, Berk M. Evaluating discussion board engagement in the MoodSwings online self-help program for bipolar disorder: protocol for an observational prospective cohort study. BMC Psychiatry 2015;15(1)
    CrossRef
  40. Yoo W, Chih M, Kwon M, Yang J, Cho E, McLaughlin B, Namkoong K, Shah DV, Gustafson DH. Predictors of the change in the expression of emotional support within an online breast cancer support group: A longitudinal study. Patient Education and Counseling 2013;90(1):88
    CrossRef
  41. Aardoom JJ, Dingemans AE, Boogaard LH, Van Furth EF. Internet and patient empowerment in individuals with symptoms of an eating disorder: A cross-sectional investigation of a pro-recovery focused e-community. Eating Behaviors 2014;15(3):350
    CrossRef
  42. Herens M, Wagemakers A. Assessing participants’ perceptions on group-based principles for action in community-based health enhancing physical activity programmes: The APEF tool. Evaluation and Program Planning 2017;65:54
    CrossRef
  43. Henderson EM, Eccleston C. An online adolescent message board discussion about the internet. Journal of Child Health Care 2015;19(3):412
    CrossRef
  44. Kimmerle J, Bientzle M, Cress U. Personal Experiences and Emotionality in Health-Related Knowledge Exchange in Internet Forums: A Randomized Controlled Field Experiment Comparing Responses to Facts Vs Personal Experiences. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2014;16(12):e277
    CrossRef
  45. Brady E, Segar J, Sanders C. Accessing support and empowerment online: The experiences of individuals with diabetes. Health Expectations 2017;20(5):1088
    CrossRef
  46. Grainger R, White B, Morton C, Day K. A Health Professional–Led Synchronous Discussion on Facebook: Descriptive Analysis of Users and Activities. JMIR Formative Research 2017;1(1):e6
    CrossRef
  47. McGregor F, Somner JEA, Bourne RR, Munn‐Giddings C, Shah P, Cross V. Social media use by patients with glaucoma: what can we learn?. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 2014;34(1):46
    CrossRef
  48. Ip EJ, Barnett MJ, Tenerowicz MJ, Perry PJ. The Touro 12-Step: A Systematic Guide to Optimizing Survey Research with Online Discussion Boards. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2010;12(2):e16
    CrossRef
  49. Kim H, Faw M, Michaelides A. Mobile But Connected: Harnessing the Power of Self-Efficacy and Group Support for Weight Loss Success through mHealth Intervention. Journal of Health Communication 2017;22(5):395
    CrossRef
  50. Park DY, Goering EM. The Health-Related Uses and Gratifications of YouTube: Motive, Cognitive Involvement, Online Activity, and Sense of Empowerment. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 2016;20(1-2):52
    CrossRef
  51. Syn SY, Kim SU. College Students’ Health Information Activities on Facebook: Investigating the Impacts of Health Topic Sensitivity, Information Sources, and Demographics. Journal of Health Communication 2016;21(7):743
    CrossRef
  52. Sillence E, Hardy C, Briggs P, Harris PR. How do people with asthma use Internet sites containing patient experiences?. Patient Education and Counseling 2013;93(3):439
    CrossRef
  53. Benetoli A, Chen TF, Aslani P. Consumer Health-Related Activities on Social Media: Exploratory Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2017;19(10):e352
    CrossRef
  54. Zhang S, Bantum EO, Owen J, Bakken S, Elhadad N. Online cancer communities as informatics intervention for social support: conceptualization, characterization, and impact. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 2017;24(2):451
    CrossRef
  55. Mattsson S, Olsson EMG, Alfonsson S, Johansson B, Carlsson M. Measuring Use of Health-Related Support on the Internet: Development of the Health Online Support Questionnaire (HOSQ). Journal of Medical Internet Research 2015;17(11):e266
    CrossRef
  56. Setoyama Y, Yamazaki Y, Namayama K. Benefits of Peer Support in Online Japanese Breast Cancer Communities: Differences Between Lurkers and Posters. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2011;13(4):e122
    CrossRef
  57. Steadman J, Pretorius C. The impact of an online Facebook support group for people with multiple sclerosis on non-active users. African Journal of Disability 2014;3(1)
    CrossRef
  58. Banbury A, Nancarrow S, Dart J, Gray L, Parkinson L. Telehealth Interventions Delivering Home-based Support Group Videoconferencing: Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2018;20(2):e25
    CrossRef
  59. Chuang KY, Yang CC. Interaction Patterns of Nurturant Support Exchanged in Online Health Social Networking. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2012;14(3):e54
    CrossRef
  60. Robinson A, Husband AK, Slight RD, Slight SP. Digital Support for Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: Narrative Review of the Roles and Challenges of Online Forums. JMIR Perioperative Medicine 2020;3(2):e17230
    CrossRef
  61. Santana S, Lausen B, Bujnowska-Fedak M, Chronaki CE, Prokosch H, Wynn R. Informed citizen and empowered citizen in health: results from an European survey. BMC Family Practice 2011;12(1)
    CrossRef
  62. Fullwood C, Chadwick D, Keep M, Attrill-Smith A, Asbury T, Kirwan G. Lurking towards empowerment: Explaining propensity to engage with online health support groups and its association with positive outcomes. Computers in Human Behavior 2019;90:131
    CrossRef
  63. Ahn J, Kahlor LA. No Regrets When It Comes to Your Health: Anticipated Regret, Subjective Norms, Information Insufficiency and Intent to Seek Health Information from Multiple Sources. Health Communication 2020;35(10):1295
    CrossRef
  64. Kinnane NA, Milne DJ. The role of the Internet in supporting and informing carers of people with cancer: a literature review. Supportive Care in Cancer 2010;18(9):1123
    CrossRef
  65. . Reviewing the Definitions of “Lurkers” and Some Implications for Online Research. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking 2013;16(9):645
    CrossRef
  66. Huber J, Peters T, Kessler A, Ihrig A, Huber C, Hadaschik B, Pahernik S, Hohenfellner M. Selbsthilfe im Onlineforum bei lokal begrenztem Prostatakarzinom. Der Urologe 2010;49(11):1377
    CrossRef
  67. . The role of emerging technology in women’s response to pregnancy loss. Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012;7(1):19
    CrossRef
  68. Marcus DA, Bhowmick A. Migraine Frequency But Not Self‐Efficacy Drives Utilization and Impact From Online Resources. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain 2013;53(3):551
    CrossRef
  69. Griffiths C, Panteli N, Brunton D, Marder B, Williamson H. Designing and evaluating the acceptability of Realshare: An online support community for teenagers and young adults with cancer. Journal of Health Psychology 2015;20(12):1589
    CrossRef
  70. Nenoff H, Ernst J, Köhler N, Götze H. Erstellung eines Bewertungssystems für virtuelle Selbsthilfegruppen am Beispiel deutschsprachiger Krebsforen. Zeitschrift für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie 2019;65(3):272
    CrossRef
  71. Bartlett YK, Coulson NS. An investigation into the empowerment effects of using online support groups and how this affects health professional/patient communication. Patient Education and Counseling 2011;83(1):113
    CrossRef
  72. Frost J, Vermeulen IE, Beekers N. Anonymity Versus Privacy: Selective Information Sharing in Online Cancer Communities. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2014;16(5):e126
    CrossRef
  73. Ahmed OH, Sullivan SJ, Schneiders AG, Mccrory P. iSupport: do social networking sites have a role to play in concussion awareness?. Disability and Rehabilitation 2010;32(22):1877
    CrossRef
  74. Peng W, Occa A, McFarlane SJ, Morgan SE. A Content Analysis of the Discussions about Clinical Trials on A Cancer-dedicated Online Forum. Journal of Health Communication 2019;24(12):912
    CrossRef
  75. . Centering Perspectives on Black Women, Hair Politics, and Physical Activity. American Journal of Public Health 2014;104(5):810
    CrossRef
  76. Bauermeister JA, Golinkoff JM, Muessig KE, Horvath KJ, Hightow-Weidman LB. Addressing engagement in technology-based behavioural HIV interventions through paradata metrics. Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS 2017;12(5):442
    CrossRef
  77. Verberne S, Batenburg A, Sanders R, van Eenbergen M, Das E, Lambooij MS. Analyzing Empowerment Processes Among Cancer Patients in an Online Community: A Text Mining Approach. JMIR Cancer 2019;5(1):e9887
    CrossRef
  78. Washington KT, Oliver DP, Benson JJ, Rolbiecki AJ, Jorgensen LA, Cruz-Oliver DM, Demiris G. Factors influencing engagement in an online support group for family caregivers of individuals with advanced cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology 2020;38(3):235
    CrossRef
  79. Lippka Y, Patschan O, Todenhöfer T, Schwentner C, Gutzeit A, Merseburger AS, Horstmann M. Bladder cancer discussed on the internet: a systematic analysis of gender differences of initial posters on an online discussion board. SpringerPlus 2013;2(1)
    CrossRef
  80. de Carvalho CRM, Furtado ES, Furtado V. Does content categorization lead to knowledge building? An experiment in a social bookmarking service. Computers in Human Behavior 2015;51:1177
    CrossRef
  81. Holbrey S, Coulson NS. A qualitative investigation of the impact of peer to peer online support for women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. BMC Women's Health 2013;13(1)
    CrossRef
  82. Smailhodzic E, Hooijsma W, Boonstra A, Langley DJ. Social media use in healthcare: A systematic review of effects on patients and on their relationship with healthcare professionals. BMC Health Services Research 2016;16(1)
    CrossRef
  83. . Cognitive and Affective Uses of a Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Facebook Support Group. Health Communication 2014;29(8):773
    CrossRef
  84. Noiles K, Thomas R. Social Networking and the Psoriasis Patient. Psoriasis Forum 2010;16a(2):43
    CrossRef
  85. Brady E, Segar J, Sanders C. “You get to know the people and whether they’re talking sense or not”: Negotiating trust on health-related forums. Social Science & Medicine 2016;162:151
    CrossRef
  86. Hammersley ML, Okely AD, Batterham MJ, Jones RA. Can Parental Engagement in Social Media Enhance Outcomes of an Online Healthy Lifestyle Program for Preschool-Aged Children?. Health Communication 2020;35(9):1162
    CrossRef
  87. Kramer J, Boon B, Schotanus-Dijkstra M, van Ballegooijen W, Kerkhof A, van der Poel A. The Mental Health of Visitors of Web-Based Support Forums for Bereaved by Suicide. Crisis 2015;36(1):38
    CrossRef
  88. Plinsinga ML, Besomi M, Maclachlan L, Melo L, Robbins S, Lawford BJ, Teo PL, Mills K, Setchell J, Egerton T, Eyles J, Hall L, Mellor R, Hunter DJ, Hodges P, Vicenzino B, Bennell K. Exploring the Characteristics and Preferences for Online Support Groups: Mixed Method Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2019;21(12):e15987
    CrossRef
  89. Köhle N, Drossaert CH, Oosterik S, Schreurs KM, Hagedoorn M, van Uden-Kraan CF, Verdonck-de Leeuw IM, Bohlmeijer ET. Needs and Preferences of Partners of Cancer Patients Regarding a Web-Based Psychological Intervention: A Qualitative Study. JMIR Cancer 2015;1(2):e13
    CrossRef
  90. Kauw D, Repping-Wuts H, Noordzij A, Stikkelbroeck N, Hermus A, Faber M. The Contribution of Online Peer-to-Peer Communication Among Patients With Adrenal Disease to Patient-Centered Care. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2015;17(3):e54
    CrossRef
  91. Amichai-Hamburger Y, Gazit T, Bar-Ilan J, Perez O, Aharony N, Bronstein J, Sarah Dyne T. Psychological factors behind the lack of participation in online discussions. Computers in Human Behavior 2016;55:268
    CrossRef
  92. Bender JL, Jimenez-Marroquin M, Jadad AR. Seeking Support on Facebook: A Content Analysis of Breast Cancer Groups. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2011;13(1):e16
    CrossRef
  93. Batenburg A, Das E. Virtual Support Communities and Psychological Well-Being: The Role of Optimistic and Pessimistic Social Comparison Strategies. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication 2015;20(6):585
    CrossRef
  94. Stana A, Miller AR. “Being a mom = having all the feels”: social support in a postpartum depression online support group. Atlantic Journal of Communication 2019;27(5):297
    CrossRef
  95. Nisar S, Shafiq M. Framework for efficient utilisation of social media in Pakistan's healthcare sector. Technology in Society 2019;56:31
    CrossRef
  96. Maaria Askola K, Känsäkoski H, Huotari M. Knowing and actional information in web based weight maintenance services. Journal of Documentation 2014;70(5):759
    CrossRef
  97. Petrovčič A, Petrič G. Differences in intrapersonal and interactional empowerment between lurkers and posters in health-related online support communities. Computers in Human Behavior 2014;34:39
    CrossRef
  98. Matzat U, Rooks G. Styles of moderation in online health and support communities: An experimental comparison of their acceptance and effectiveness. Computers in Human Behavior 2014;36:65
    CrossRef
  99. Carron-Arthur B, Ali K, Cunningham JA, Griffiths KM. From Help-Seekers to Influential Users: A Systematic Review of Participation Styles in Online Health Communities. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2015;17(12):e271
    CrossRef
  100. Petrič G, Atanasova S, Kamin T. Impact of Social Processes in Online Health Communities on Patient Empowerment in Relationship With the Physician: Emergence of Functional and Dysfunctional Empowerment. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2017;19(3):e74
    CrossRef
  101. Green BM, Van Horn KT, Gupte K, Evans M, Hayes S, Bhowmick A. Assessment of Adaptive Engagement and Support Model for People With Chronic Health Conditions in Online Health Communities: Combined Content Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2020;22(7):e17338
    CrossRef
  102. Koufopoulos JT, Conner MT, Gardner PH, Kellar I. A Web-Based and Mobile Health Social Support Intervention to Promote Adherence to Inhaled Asthma Medications: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2016;18(6):e122
    CrossRef
  103. Sillence E, Hardy C, Briggs P, Harris PR. How do carers of people with multiple sclerosis engage with websites containing the personal experiences of other carers and patients?. Health Informatics Journal 2016;22(4):1045
    CrossRef
  104. . Rare disease-specific social media sites: An opportunity for collaboration. Journal of Communication in Healthcare 2013;6(1):71
    CrossRef
  105. Holtz B, Smock A, Reyes-Gastelum D. Connected Motherhood: Social Support for Moms and Moms-to-Be on Facebook. Telemedicine and e-Health 2015;21(5):415
    CrossRef
  106. Naslund JA, Aschbrenner KA, Marsch LA, Bartels SJ. The future of mental health care: peer-to-peer support and social media. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences 2016;25(2):113
    CrossRef
  107. Rueger J, Dolfsma W, Aalbers R. Perception of peer advice in online health communities: Access to lay expertise. Social Science & Medicine 2021;277:113117
    CrossRef
  108. Gajaria A, Yeung E, Goodale T, Charach A. Beliefs About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Response to Stereotypes: Youth Postings in Facebook Groups. Journal of Adolescent Health 2011;49(1):15
    CrossRef
  109. Mukherjee SK, Kumar J, Jha AK, Rani JR. Role of Social Media Promotion of Prescription Drugs on Patient Belief-system and Behaviour. International Journal of e-Collaboration 2019;15(2):23
    CrossRef
  110. Verma SP, Goshtasbi K, Berry LD, Anderson C, Francis DO, Gelbard A. Utilization and Influence of Online Support Communities in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis Patients. The Laryngoscope 2021;131(8):1821
    CrossRef
  111. Kosugi K, Nishiguchi Y, Miura T, Fujisawa D, Kawaguchi T, Izumi K, Takehana J, Uehara Y, Usui Y, Terada T, Inoue Y, Natsume M, Yajima MY, Watanabe YS, Okizaki A, Matsushima E, Matsumoto Y. Association Between Loneliness and the Frequency of Using Online Peer Support Groups Among Cancer Patients With Minor Children: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Study. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 2021;61(5):955
    CrossRef
  112. Mi RZ, Kornfield R, Shah DV, Maus A, Gustafson DH. Intraindividual, Dyadic, and Network Communication in a Digital Health Intervention: Distinguishing Message Exposure from Message Production. Health Communication 2022;37(4):397
    CrossRef
  113. Johansson V, Islind AS, Lindroth T, Angenete E, Gellerstedt M. Online Communities as a Driver for Patient Empowerment: Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021;23(2):e19910
    CrossRef
  114. Mariën S, Vandebosch H, Pabian S, Poels K. Coping with distress among adolescents: Effectiveness of personal narratives on support websites. Comunicar 2021;29(67):87
    CrossRef
  115. . Cross-Country Comparison of Effects of Early Government Communication on Personal Empowerment during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan and the United States. Health Communication 2022;37(4):476
    CrossRef
  116. Sun K, Zhou J. Understanding the impacts of Internet use on senior Citizens’ social participation in China: Evidence from longitudinal panel data. Telematics and Informatics 2021;59:101566
    CrossRef
  117. O’Connell SBL, Gelgoot EN, Grunberg PH, Schinazi J, Da Costa D, Dennis C, Rosberger Z, Zelkowitz P. ‘I felt less alone knowing I could contribute to the forum’: psychological distress and use of an online infertility peer support forum. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine 2021;9(1):128
    CrossRef
  118. Brewer RN, Schoenebeck S, Lee K, Suryadevara H. Challenging Passive Social Media Use. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction 2021;5(CSCW1):1
    CrossRef
  119. Smit D, Vrijsen JN, Groeneweg B, Vellinga-Dings A, Peelen J, Spijker J. A Newly Developed Online Peer Support Community for Depression (Depression Connect): Qualitative Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2021;23(7):e25917
    CrossRef
  120. Badreddine BM, Blount Y. Understanding influential factors behind lurking behaviour in online cancer communities. Behaviour & Information Technology 2021;40(6):542
    CrossRef
  121. Kobori O, Yoshinaga N. Investigation of the Effects of an Online Support Group for Mental Health Problems on Stigma and Help-Seeking Among Japanese Adults: Cross-sectional Study. JMIR Formative Research 2021;5(9):e21348
    CrossRef
  122. Wijaya SW, Watson J, Bruce C. A virtual ethnography study of Indonesian migrant domestic workers’ empowerment in online communities. Behaviour & Information Technology 2023;42(7):921
    CrossRef
  123. Ma D, Zuo M. Unconscious or conscious? The impacts of habit and social support receipt on older adults' continued participation in online health communities. Aslib Journal of Information Management 2022;74(4):688
    CrossRef
  124. Altermark N, Plesner . Austerity and identity formation: How welfare cutbacks condition narratives of sickness. Sociology of Health & Illness 2022;44(8):1270
    CrossRef
  125. Piszczek CC, Foley CE, Farag S, Northup M, Overcarsh P, Wiedrick J, Yunker AC, Ecker AM. Social media utilization, preferences, and patterns of behavior in patients with gynecologic pelvic pain. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2022;226(4):547.e1
    CrossRef
  126. Egerton T, Lawford BJ, Campbell PK, Plinsinga ML, Spiers L, Mackenzie DA, Graham B, Mills K, Eyles J, Knox G, Metcalf B, Maclachlan LR, Besomi M, Dickson C, Abraham C, Vicenzino B, Hodges PW, Hunter DJ, Bennell KL. Expert-Moderated Peer-to-Peer Online Support Group for People With Knee Osteoarthritis: Mixed Methods Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Study. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(1):e32627
    CrossRef
  127. Zhou Y, J. H. Zhu J. How online health groups help you lose weight: The role of group composition and social contact. DIGITAL HEALTH 2022;8:205520762211128
    CrossRef
  128. Tseng H, Ibrahim F, Hajli N, Nisar TM, Shabbir H. Effect of privacy concerns and engagement on social support behaviour in online health community platforms. Technological Forecasting and Social Change 2022;178:121592
    CrossRef
  129. Dirkson A, den Hollander D, Verberne S, Desar I, Husson O, van der Graaf WTA, Oosten A, Reyners AKL, Steeghs N, van Loon W, van Oortmerssen G, Gelderblom H, Kraaij W. Sample Bias in Web-Based Patient-Generated Health Data of Dutch Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: Survey Study. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(12):e36755
    CrossRef
  130. Storman D, Jemioło P, Swierz MJ, Sawiec Z, Antonowicz E, Prokop-Dorner A, Gotfryd-Burzyńska M, Bala MM. Meeting the Unmet Needs of Individuals With Mental Disorders: Scoping Review on Peer-to-Peer Web-Based Interactions. JMIR Mental Health 2022;9(12):e36056
    CrossRef
  131. James TL, Villacis Calderon ED, Bélanger F, Lowry PB. The mediating role of group dynamics in shaping received social support from active and passive use in online health communities. Information & Management 2022;59(3):103606
    CrossRef
  132. Hughes A, Heydarian N, Gerardo D, Solis I, Morera O. Seeking Health Information and Social Support in the Diabetes Online Community. Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare 2021;2
    CrossRef
  133. Wilcox S, Dahl AA, Boutté AK, Liu J, Day K, Turner-McGrievy G, Wingard E. Process evaluation methods and results from the Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum (HIPP) randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2022;22(1)
    CrossRef
  134. den Hollander D, Dirkson AR, Verberne S, Kraaij W, van Oortmerssen G, Gelderblom H, Oosten A, Reyners AKL, Steeghs N, van der Graaf WTA, Desar IME, Husson O. Symptoms reported by gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) patients on imatinib treatment: combining questionnaire and forum data. Supportive Care in Cancer 2022;30(6):5137
    CrossRef
  135. Badreddine B, Blount Y, Quilter M. The role of personality traits in participation in an Online Cancer Community. Aslib Journal of Information Management 2023;75(2):318
    CrossRef
  136. Liu J, Wang J. Users’ Intention to Continue Using Online Mental Health Communities: Empowerment Theory Perspective. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021;18(18):9427
    CrossRef
  137. Yu Z, Yu L. A Meta-Analytical Review on the Effect of Twitter Use in Education. International Journal of e-Collaboration 2021;18(1):1
    CrossRef
  138. Petrič G, Cugmas M, Petrič R, Atanasova S. The quality of informational social support in online health communities: A content analysis of cancer-related discussions. DIGITAL HEALTH 2023;9:205520762311556
    CrossRef
  139. Johnston AC, Worrell JL, Di Gangi PM, Wasko M. Online health communities. Information Technology & People 2013;26(2):213
    CrossRef
  140. Shi J, Dai Y. Audience–campaign planner interaction in social media communication campaigns: how it influences intended campaign responses in the observing audience. Human Communication Research 2023;49(3):296
    CrossRef
  141. Frank PP, Lu MXE, Sasse EC. Educational and Emotional Needs of Patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes: An AI Analysis of Multi-Country Social Media. Advances in Therapy 2023;40(1):159
    CrossRef
  142. Green BM, Hribar CA, Hayes S, Bhowmick A, Herbert LB. Come for Information, Stay for Support: Harnessing the Power of Online Health Communities for Social Connectedness during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021;18(23):12743
    CrossRef
  143. Dai Y, Shi J. Vicarious Interactions in Online Support Communities: The Roles of Visual Anonymity and Social Identification. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication 2022;27(3)
    CrossRef
  144. Verberne S, Krahmer E, Wubben S, van den Bosch A. Query-based summarization of discussion threads. Natural Language Engineering 2020;26(1):3
    CrossRef
  145. Smit D, Vrijsen JN, Broekman T, Groeneweg B, Spijker J. User Engagement Within an Online Peer Support Community (Depression Connect) and Recovery-Related Changes in Empowerment: Longitudinal User Survey. JMIR Formative Research 2022;6(11):e39912
    CrossRef
  146. Zhu J, Dawson K. Differences in sense of community and participation between lurkers and posters in informal online education-related communities. Behaviour & Information Technology 2024;43(5):929
    CrossRef
  147. Kjærulff EM, Andersen TH, Kingod N, Nexø MA. When People With Chronic Conditions Turn to Peers on Social Media to Obtain and Share Information: Systematic Review of the Implications for Relationships With Health Care Professionals. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2023;25:e41156
    CrossRef
  148. Miller AR, Stana A. Struggling to recover or recovering the struggle: a critical examination of recovery narratives as discourses-in-practice for people suffering from postpartum depression. Atlantic Journal of Communication 2023;:1
    CrossRef
  149. Cheung WC, Miles LM, Hawkes RE, French DP. Experiences of online group support for engaging and supporting participants in the National Health Service Digital Diabetes Prevention Programme: A qualitative interview study. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy 2024;29(2):100
    CrossRef

According to Crossref, the following books are citing this article (DOI 10.2196/jmir.992):

  1. Anthony KE, Reif‐Stice CE, Iverson JO, Venette SJ. The Handbook of Applied Communication Research. 2020. :765
    CrossRef
  2. . Novel Applications of Virtual Communities in Healthcare Settings. 2018. chapter 3:56
    CrossRef
  3. . Handbuch Online-Kommunikation. 2010. Chapter 14:338
    CrossRef
  4. Pector EA, Hsiung RC. Online Counseling. 2011. :203
    CrossRef
  5. Coulson NS, Malik S. Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior. 2012. chapter 57:671
    CrossRef
  6. . Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare. 2019. chapter 18:222
    CrossRef
  7. van Beijnum B, Pawar P, Elloumi L, Hermens H. Electronic Healthcare. 2012. Chapter 23:158
    CrossRef
  8. Edelmann N, Höchtl J, Sachs M. Empowering Open and Collaborative Governance. 2012. Chapter 2:21
    CrossRef
  9. . Infertility and Intimacy in an Online Community. 2019. Chapter 3:63
    CrossRef
  10. . Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine. 2010. chapter 16:336
    CrossRef
  11. . Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition. 2014. chapter 632:6438
    CrossRef
  12. Ren Y, An X. eHealth: Current Evidence, Promises, Perils and Future Directions. 2018. :177
    CrossRef
  13. Jones R, Boulos MNK, Maramba I, Skirton H, Freeman J. Virtual Social Networks. 2009. Chapter 4:52
    CrossRef
  14. Wijaya SW, Watson J, Bruce C. Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition. 2014. chapter 639:6503
    CrossRef
  15. . Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition. 2018. chapter 327:3767
    CrossRef
  16. Mukherjee SK, Kumar JK, Jha AK, Pandey JR. E-Collaboration Technologies and Strategies for Competitive Advantage Amid Challenging Times. 2021. chapter 5:144
    CrossRef
  17. Mukherjee SK, Kumar J, Jha AK, Rani JR. Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient Communication and Mass Media. 2022. chapter 19:330
    CrossRef
  18. Mukherjee SK, Kumar J, Jha A, Pandey JR, Saha SK. Machine Learning in Information and Communication Technology. 2023. Chapter 20:203
    CrossRef
  19. Suri VR, Gonzales A, Singh R. Information Literacy in a Post-Truth Era. 2022. Chapter 7:75
    CrossRef
  20. Mukherjee SK, Kumar J, Pandey JR, Chhetri V, Jha A. Machine Learning in Information and Communication Technology. 2023. Chapter 9:97
    CrossRef
  21. Yu Z, Wei XU , Sukjairungwattana P. Virtual Technologies and E-Collaboration for the Future of Global Business. 2022. chapter 8:134
    CrossRef
  22. Mukherjee SK, Sarkar A, Mukherjee S, Kumar J, Jha A. 5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Next Generation Internet of Things. 2023. chapter 7:161
    CrossRef
  23. Cuyvers J, Passanante A, Pertwee E, Paterson P, Lin L, J. Larson H. Modernizing Global Health Security to Prevent, Detect, and Respond. 2024. :375
    CrossRef
  24. Mukherjee SK, Sarkar A, Kumar J, Singh A, Jha AK. Accelerating Strategic Changes for Digital Transformation in the Healthcare Industry. 2023. :89
    CrossRef