Logging in strained, logging out sustained: the utility of online support groups for caregivers of individuals with advanced-stage cancer

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dc.contributor.advisorFergus, Karen
dc.creatorMale, Dana
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-29T18:45:31Z
dc.date.available2016-10-29T18:45:31Z
dc.date.copyright2013-08
dc.degree.disciplineMA Psych - Clinical Psych
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMA - Master of Arts
dc.description.abstract"The current investigation explored both the process and content of four separate online support groups run through CancerChatCanada, with a national sample of caregivers of individuals with advanced-stage cancers. A grounded theory analysis of the chat transcripts led to the generation of the core category, ""Logging In Strained, Logging Out Sustained"", which captures the essence of the group experience, and is characterized by the following main categories: (I) The Life of a Caregiver; (2) Group as Something to Look Forward to; and (3) Facilitator as Guarantor of Maximal Group Utility. Altogether, the findings that emerged from this study provide insight into the range and depth of the cancer caregiver experience, the meaning of online caregiver support groups to those who utilize them, and the various ways in which facilitators skillfully manage group sessions so to enhance their value. "
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/32510
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subject.keywordsCancerChatCanada
dc.subject.keywordssupport groups
dc.subject.keywordscaregiver
dc.subject.keywordsonline
dc.titleLogging in strained, logging out sustained: the utility of online support groups for caregivers of individuals with advanced-stage cancer
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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