Social Experiences of Adults Using Online Support Forums to Lose Weight: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Social Experiences of Adults Using Online Support Forums to Lose Weight: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Studies have shown social support can promote weight loss, specifically when support is received online through forums on weight loss websites. The goal of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals using support forums on weight loss websites. We conducted a content analysis on web-ad...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Buhr, K.J (Author), Reading, J.M (Author), Stuckey, H.L (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications Inc. 2019
Subjects:
adolescent
Adolescent
adult
Adult
aged
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
body weight loss
female
Female
health communication
human
Humans
Internet
male
Male
mHealth
middle aged
Middle Aged
obesity
online communities
qualitative research
Qualitative Research
questionnaire
social support
Social Support
social support forums
Surveys and Questionnaires
very elderly
weight loss
Weight Loss
young adult
Young Adult
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