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Social support in a wired world: Use of online mental health forums in Norway

Kummervold, Per E., Gammon, Deede, Bergvik, Svein, Johnsen, Jan-Are K., Hasvold, Toralf, Rosenvinge, Jan H.·2002·Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
DOI 10.1080/08039480252803945
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This study explored the use of the four major Norwegian mental-health-related online discussion forums; who participate, why, and what implications use may have. The objective was to provide a basis for proposing relevant research questions and issues for public policy attention. A total of 492 responses to a web-based questionnaire were received. The respondents, predominantly women (78%) in the age range 18--35 years, found forum participation useful for information, and social contact and support. A majority (75%) found it easier to discuss personal problems online than face-to-face, and almost half say they discuss problems online that they do not discuss face-to-face. A majority would not have participated had they not had the option of using a pseudonym. Respondents perceive discussion groups as a supplement rather than a replacement of traditional mental health services, reporting no change in the amount or type of service used. A clear majority want professionals to take an active role in these types of forum. Comments from respondents indicate that forums may have an empowering effect. We believe that online interaction can have unique benefits for people suffering from mental disorders. Professionals will need new knowledge and perceptions of their roles, and public authorities will have to decide their role in influencing the quality of services offered, and the social values conveyed, to those who seek help through the Internet.

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Authors
Kummervold, P. E., Gammon, D., Bergvik, S., Johnsen, J.-A. K., Hasvold, T., & Rosenvinge, J. H.
Affiliations
  • University Hospital of North Norway (NO)
  • Telenor (Norway) (NO)
  • UiT The Arctic University of Norway (NO)
ORCID
Venue
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2002-01
Volume
56
Issue
1
Pages
59-65
ISSN
  • 0029-1455 (ISSN-L)
  • 0803-9488
  • 1502-4725
DOI
10.1080/08039480252803945
OpenAlex
W2072740279
Cited by
223
References
15
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 16 · 2019: 20 · 2018: 14 · 2017: 16 · 2016: 16 · 2015: 7 · 2014: 15 · 2013: 7 · 2012: 7
FWCI
16.28
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nordic Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
Keywords
social support, online forums, mental health services, pseudonyms, help-seeking, empowerment, young women
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Attitude to Computers, Mental Disorders, Female, Humans, Male, Mental Health Services, Norway, Surveys and Questionnaires, Social Support, Internet

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