Breast and prostate cancer online discussion boards - A thematic analysis of gender differences and similarities

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dc.contributor.authorGooden, R.
dc.contributor.authorWinefield, H.
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractOnline discussion boards are being used increasingly by cancer survivors, highlighting the need for understanding this potentially supportive communication process. Two online discussion boards, a prostate group and a breast cancer group, were studied using mixed methodology of both Grounded Theory and a quasi-numerative approach. Both men's and women's dialogues fell under two themes, information support and emotional support. Information support accounted for 60 per cent of communications in women and 64 per cent in men and emotional support 40 per cent in women and 36 per cent in men. However, there were gender differences in the language styles of these communications. Further research is recommended to understand adequately the emotional content within women's and men's dialogues in the context of breast and prostate cancer discussion boards.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityRebecca J. Gooden, Helen R. Winefield
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Health Psychology, 2007; 12(1):103-114
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/1359105307071744
dc.identifier.issn1359-1053
dc.identifier.issn1461-7277
dc.identifier.orcidWinefield, H. [0000-0002-4856-5727]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/42262
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSage Publications Ltd
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/1359105307071744
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectBreast Neoplasms
dc.subjectProstatic Neoplasms
dc.subjectCommunication
dc.subjectInternet
dc.subjectSelf-Help Groups
dc.subjectSouth Australia
dc.subjectFemale
dc.subjectMale
dc.titleBreast and prostate cancer online discussion boards - A thematic analysis of gender differences and similarities
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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