| Literature DB >> 17711369 |
Christopher E Beaudoin1, Chen-Chao Tao.
Abstract
With measures specific to the online cancer environment and data from an online survey of cancer patients, the current study finds support for the following model: asynchronous online communication --> social interaction --> social support --> positive health outcomes in terms of stress, depression, and coping. The findings suggest that the Internet can be a positive cyber venue for cancer patients as they confront illness, undergo treatment, and seek out support.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17711369 DOI： 10.1089/cpb.2007.9986
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cyberpsychol Behav ISSN： 1094-9313