Internet-based peer support following traumatic childbirth: a hermeneutic interpretive analysis

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dc.contributor.advisorNelson, Fiona
dc.contributor.authorStorton, Sharon
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T22:28:03Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T22:28:03Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 137-161en
dc.description.abstractThis study was undertaken using a Gadamerian hermeneutic interpretive analysis. Six women were interviewed and their comments were analyzed to learn more about Internet-based peer support following challenging or traumatic childbearing experiences. Online support allows women to deconstruct and understand events, emotions and options related to childbirth. This form of support has significant benefits and some cautions. Benefits may include positive additions to participants' senses of identity and power; freedom to choose among groups based upon content, style, and moderator involvement; the uniqueness of time online, and the ability to participate in groups anonymously. Support in online groups was woman centred, allowing participants to define trauma and healing for themselves. Potentially-negative effects included disrespect expressed by other group members, the inability to guarantee privacy of content in online groups, and the potential to experience transient increases in sadness, grief, or worry as a result of reading emotional-laden content.
dc.format.extentv, 167 leaves ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationStorton, S. (2012). Internet-based peer support following traumatic childbirth: a hermeneutic interpretive analysis (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4573en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/4573
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/105574
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
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dc.titleInternet-based peer support following traumatic childbirth: a hermeneutic interpretive analysis
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineInterdisciplinary Graduate Program
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 2077 627942921
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
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