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Internet bibliotherapy: a narrative analysis of a reading simulated support group
- Authors:
- VERNBERG Dee, SCHUH Michael J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 1(1), 2002, pp.81-97.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Many individuals who use the internet seek social support for health conditions. Some common “spaces” where asynchronous communication takes place include listservs (Usenet newsgroups or electronic mailing lists). Synchronous social support messages may be conveyed in “spaces” such as Internet Relay Chat or Multi-user domains. This research describes Internet bibliotherapy, a new type of “space” where social support is offered. This investigation reviews the therapeutic benefits of traditional bibliotherapy and the communication of social support.