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Paal, Kristopher M.

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Examining the use of spirituality as a form of social support in computer-mediated communication.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Examining the use of spirituality as a form of social support in computer-mediated communication./
Author:	Paal, Kristopher M.
Description:	132 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-01(E), Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International75-01A(E).
Subject:	Speech Communication. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3594712
ISBN:	9781303394171

Examining the use of spirituality as a form of social support in computer-mediated communication.
Paal, Kristopher M.

Examining the use of spirituality as a form of social support in computer-mediated communication. - 132 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-01(E), Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Wayne State University, 2013.

Social Information Processing Theory (Walther, 1992) suggests that individuals can develop and sustain relationships in online contexts even with limited cues present. With more individuals using computer-mediated communication (CMC) for relational processes, there is an increased need for examination of how communication is used with fewer cues present. Due to its contributions to holistic health, spirituality is a dimension of support which also necessitates increased examination as well. The present study examines how CMC can be used for the relational purposes of spiritual and social support in online communities. Messages from two separate online bereavement communities were analyzed to discover themes for how social and spiritual support messages are used in an online bereavement context. Findings from the results suggest that spiritual support is a unique form of social support and can be found in CMC, regardless of the context. Spiritual support is used to share spiritual narratives, blessings, awareness, and prayers with others for the purpose of comfort and encouragement. The relationship to other types of support is also discussed, with results indicating that spiritual support is often shared as information. Conceptualizations for future examination of spirituality and spiritual support are offered.

ISBN: 9781303394171Subjects--Topical Terms:

1017408
Speech Communication.

Examining the use of spirituality as a form of social support in computer-mediated communication.
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