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Liebhart, Janice., Pingree, Suzanne., Hawkins, Robert., McTavish, Fiona. and Gustafson, David. "Effects of Target, Topic, and Time on Disclosure in an Online Breast Cancer Support Group" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Marriott Hotel, San Diego, CA, May 27, 2003 <Not Available>. 2009-05-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p111419_index.html>

Liebhart, J. L., Pingree, S. , Hawkins, R. , McTavish, F. and Gustafson, D. H. , 2003-05-27 "Effects of Target, Topic, and Time on Disclosure in an Online Breast Cancer Support Group" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, Marriott Hotel, San Diego, CA Online <.PDF>. 2009-05-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p111419_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Review Method: Peer Reviewed Abstract: For participants in an asynchronous online breast cancer support group (n=82), two months of messages were sampled and coded for target, general disclosure, and four disclosure attributes: ego-relevance, positive and negative affect, and cancer topic. A subset of messages was coded for social support. While general disclosure declined between months 1 and 2, emotional support increased. These changes were associated with a shift in primary message target from the group to individuals, suggesting that group participation addressed different needs over time. Contrary to typical expectations during relationship development, disclosure attributes did not increase over time. In addition, attributes were higher in messages to the group rather than to individuals, suggesting a possible therapeutic role for group messages. Disclosure ego-relevance, positive affect, and negative affect were limited to messages about cancer, suggesting a high specific utility of the group to its users. Women who dropped out may have either had a lesser need to disclose or may have chosen an ineffective disclosure strategy.

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