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The Potential For Emotional Support Mobilization Online

The Potential For Emotional Support Mobilization Online. Caitlin Oleson, M.A. Candidate With Anabel Quan-Haase, PhD University of Western Ontario CSA, May 2011. Presentation Overview. Definitions and Theories Support Mobilization Problems Support Mobilization and the Internet

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The Potential For Emotional Support Mobilization Online

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  1. The Potential For Emotional Support Mobilization Online Caitlin Oleson, M.A. Candidate With Anabel Quan-Haase, PhDUniversity of Western Ontario CSA, May 2011

  2. Presentation Overview • Definitions and Theories • Support Mobilization Problems • Support Mobilization and the Internet • Preliminary Findings Oleson, Quan-Haase

  3. Definitions • Social Support • Types of Social Support • J.S. House, 1981 • Emotional • Appraisal • Informational • Instrumental Oleson, Quan-Haase

  4. Definitions • Social Support Providers • Formal • Informal Oleson, Quan-Haase

  5. Theories • Theoretical Approaches • Buffering Hypothesis • Direct Effects Model • Structural Analysis • Functional Analysis Oleson, Quan-Haase

  6. Support Mobilization • Three Step Process • Recognize a Need • Seek Support • Access Support • Challenges to Support • Threat to Relationships/Stigma • Threat to Self-Concept • Unpleasant Task • Indebtedness Oleson, Quan-Haase

  7. Support MobilizationAnd the Internet • Addressing Mobilization Challenges • Less Threatening (Anonymity) • Less Unpleasant/Uncomfortable • Less Feelings of Indebtedness • Other Benefits • Potential Ease of Disclosure • Convenience • Accessing Support Providers • Online Networks Oleson, Quan-Haase

  8. Any Questions? aquan@uwo.ca coleson@uwo.ca

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