Abstract / Description of output
This paper explores peer communication in an online support forum for depression, through displays of Beck’s cognitive triad. Theoretical semantic thematic analysis of the textual conversations of forum users generated preliminary information on the internet as a platform for the manifestation of depressive symptoms. The study consisted of a two-phase approach. Phase one looked for demonstration of the cognitive triad in user conversations. Phase two analysed how users depicted and responded to peer cognitive distortions, and will form a separate publication. Findings suggest that the cognitive triad is evident in the online textual communication of peer support group members. The practical applications and limitations of the research are discussed in terms of recommendations for future work.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7-14 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of European Psychology students |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Aug 2017 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- depression
- cognitive theory
- internet
- social psychology
- user behaviour
- peer support