(Un)supportive messages during a time of transition

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariana F. Shahnazi
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Messages

Do Social Media Matter?

2021 ◽  
pp. 123-154
Author(s):  
Cristian Vaccari ◽  
Augusto Valeriani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Lower Threshold ◽  
Accidental Exposure ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Electoral Mobilization ◽  
The Many ◽  
Supportive Messages ◽  
Digital Spaces

Political experiences on social media—such as being targeted by electoral mobilization, seeing politically supportive messages, and accidentally encountering news—contribute to citizens’ repertoires of political participation. These associations are, on average, stronger for electoral mobilization than for accidental exposure, while exposure to supportive political content lies in between. Political experiences on social media do not disproportionally encourage participation in relatively easier, less resource-intensive activities, nor in activities primarily occurring in digital spaces, but foster hybrid participatory repertoires that combine higher-threshold and lower-threshold endeavors occurring both online and face to face. When placed amid the many different factors that affect participation, political experiences on social media play a distinctive and important role. However, their impact may be weaker than that of long-standing differences in resources and motivations among different groups of citizens.

Effects of Cognitive Complexity and Emotional Upset on Processing Supportive Messages: Two Tests of a Dual-Process Theory of Supportive Communication Outcomes

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham D. Bodie ◽  
Brant R. Burleson ◽  
Amanda J. Holmstrom ◽  
Jennifer D. McCullough ◽  
Jessica J. Rack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Complexity ◽  
Dual Process ◽  
Dual Process Theory ◽  
Process Theory ◽  
Supportive Communication ◽  
Emotional Upset ◽  
Supportive Messages

Explaining Gender Differences in Responses to Supportive Messages: Two Tests of a Dual-Process Approach

Sex Roles ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 61 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 265-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brant R. Burleson ◽  
Lisa K. Hanasono ◽  
Graham D. Bodie ◽  
Amanda J. Holmstrom ◽  
Jessica J. Rack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Dual Process ◽  
Supportive Messages

scholarly journals Supportive Text Messaging versus Supportive E-mail Messaging for Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: Randomized Hybrid Type II Effectiveness-Implementation Trial Protocol (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Medard Adu ◽  
Reham Shalaby ◽  
Ejemai Eboreime ◽  
Adegboyega Sapara ◽  
Nnamdi Nkire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Supportive Messages ◽  
E Mail

BACKGROUND Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) accounts for 40·5% of disability-adjusted life years caused by mental and substance use disorders. Barriers such as stigma, financial and physical access to care have been reported, highlighting need for innovative, accessible and cost-effective psychological interventions. The effectiveness of supportive text messaging in alleviating depression symptoms has been proven in clinical trials, but this approach can only those with active cell phones. Consequently, this study seeks to evaluate the feasibility, comparative effectiveness, and user satisfaction of daily supportive daily e-mail messaging as an effective strategy compared to daily supportive text messaging, as part of treatment of patients with MDD. OBJECTIVE The Supportive Text versus Email Messaging (STEM) trial aims to evaluate comparatively the implementation and impact of two implementation strategies (text messaging and email messaging) for delivering supportive messages to patients with MDD. METHODS This trial will be carried out using a type II implementation-effectiveness hybrid trial. This design evaluates the effectiveness of an implementation strategy or intervention, while also evaluating the implementation context associated with the intervention. In this innovative pilot trial, patients with MDD receiving usual care will be randomized to receive either daily supportive email messaging or daily supportive text messaging of the same content for six months. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9 scale, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)-7 scale and the WHO (Five) Well-Being Index will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of both strategies. Implementation evaluation will be guided by the Reach-Effectiveness-Adoption-Implementation-Maintenance (RE_AIM) framework, as well as the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). All outcome measures will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Data collection for this trial began in April 2021. We expect the study results to be available within 18 months of study commencement. The study results will shed light on the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of using automated emails as a strategy for delivering supportive messages to patients with MDD, in comparison to text messaging. CONCLUSIONS The outcome of this trial will have translational impact on routine patient care, access to mental health as well as potentially support mental health policy decision making for healthcare resource allocation. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04638231

scholarly journals Co-producing childbirth knowledge: a qualitative study of birth stories in antenatal sessions

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah de Quattro
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Birth Stories ◽  
Educational Role ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Personal Accounts ◽  
Supportive Messages ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Birth stories surround pregnant women. Existing research on childbirth knowledge suggests that personal accounts from family and friends play a foundational role upon which other information builds. However, among the handful of studies that specifically address the educational role of birth stories, stories appeared to have little impact on knowledge creation. This paper engages with this discussion by exploring how birth stories contributed to the co-construction of birth knowledge within the specific context of antenatal sessions. Findings draw from the pilot study of a project which seeks to understand how women use collective approaches to co-produce birth knowledge. Method Research data drew from participant observation of group-led Homebirth sessions (25 participants) and teacher-led National Childbirth Trust classes (18 participants). The researcher analysed transcripts using template analysis, a form of thematic content analysis, with principles from feminist ethnography and narrative analysis. Results Storytelling proved central to mother-to-mother antenatal group practices, providing not only information, but also a means for understanding. This educational work took place through various mechanisms: Stories (re)shaped expectations, shared practical techniques, navigated different truth claims and approaches to knowledge, and helped build supportive communities of parents. These findings emerged more prominently in group-led sessions compared to teacher-led sessions. Conclusion Compared to teacher-led norms, storytelling and other collective approaches to antenatal education provide additional resources to childbearing women. As dialogic, complex and flexible learning tools, stories offer uniquely diverse, credible and supportive messages. The next phase of this project will further investigate these findings, explore informal collective practices, and seek to evaluate the impact of collective knowledge on childbirth experiences.

Adopting a Parasocial Connection to Overcome Professional Kakoethos in Online Health Information

2017 ◽  
pp. 104-120
Author(s):  
Andrew W. Cole ◽  
Thomas A. Salek
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Online Health Information ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Message Content ◽  
Supportive Messages ◽  
Health Information Sources

This chapter approaches online ethos rhetorically to argue that professional medical sources (e.g., practitioners, organizations) must overcome a rhetorically constituted kakoethos in order to influence online health information seekers. Professional medical source kakoethos is established through a lack of identified, authentic personal experience with specific medical conditions, and health information message content that focuses exclusively on the science behind the condition. Conversely, lay health information sources fashion ethos through identifying personal experience with specific medical conditions, and employing emotionally supportive messages. The result is an online health rhetoric appearing credible and authentic. Rhetorically crafting a parasocial connection to online health information seekers may offer a means for professional medical sources to overcome the kakoethos established through lack of personal experience.

Patient-Physician Communication in Depression

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-89
Author(s):  
Ana Margarida Pisco Almeida ◽  
Margarida Figueiredo-Braga ◽  
Hugo Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Physician Communication ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Clinical Communication ◽  
Intervention Plan ◽  
Sms Intervention ◽  
Supportive Messages

Optimizing clinical communication between patients and health professionals is a major demand, particularly in mental health; the use of digital media is creating new opportunities in this field. Messaging services can be particularly useful to enhance communication with patients with depression, between consultations, allowing the delivery of supportive messages or reminders. This paper discusses this scenario and describes a four-stage study: (1) a diagnosis of perspectives and practices, (2) a six-week SMS intervention plan, (3) a prototype of a digital application to support patients' follow-up and interaction, (4) and a survey on physicians' digital experience and predisposition to use the prototype. Results underline the potential of using messaging systems to improve communication between health professionals and patients with depression, namely when these systems are part of blended-interventions. Further research is needed, particularly regarding the adjustment of these solutions to specific target groups.

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