The Power of Peers: Applying User-Generated Content to Health Behaviors “Off-Line”

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (13) ◽  
pp. 2081-2093 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Willis
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Disease Diagnosis ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Online Health Communities ◽  
Shared Content ◽  
Health Community ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Communities

Many patients seek and share information online regarding health, especially those diagnosed with chronic disease. The social cognitive theory is used as the theoretical framework for analyzing how members learn within online health communities. This study conducted in-depth interviews with members from online health communities related to arthritis to understand their motivation for participating in the community and how the content exchanged therein is applied to managing their disease. Four themes were identified: processing disease diagnosis, collaborating to solve problem, recognizing personal limitations, and appreciating that health is variable. Topical communication within the online communities was often tailored to members’ situational needs with the ultimate goal being better self-management. The findings demonstrate the online health community is an environment that invites members who share common characteristics to engage with one another and with the shared content for the purpose of learning arthritis self-management strategies. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Understanding the Factors Influencing Patient E-Health Literacy in Online Health Communities (OHCs): A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (14) ◽  
pp. 2455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junjie Zhou ◽  
Tingting Fan
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Online Health Communities ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Health Communities ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Knowledge Seeking

Although online health communities (OHCs) are increasingly popular in public health promotion, few studies have explored the factors influencing patient e-health literacy in OHCs. This paper aims to address the above gap. Based on social cognitive theory, we identified one behavioral factor (i.e., health knowledge seeking) and one social environmental factor (i.e., social interaction ties) and proposed that both health knowledge seeking and social interaction ties directly influence patient e-health literacy; in addition, social interaction ties positively moderate the effect of health knowledge seeking on patient e-health literacy. We collected 333 valid data points and verified our three hypotheses. The empirical results provide two crucial findings. First, both health knowledge seeking and social interaction ties positively influence patient e-health literacy in OHCs. Second, social interaction ties positively moderate the effect of health knowledge seeking on patient e-health literacy. These findings firstly contribute to public health literature by exploring the mechanism of how different factors influence patient e-health literacy in OHCs and further contribute to e-health literacy literature by verifying the impact of social environmental factors.

scholarly journals Improving Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Children

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisha Gaines ◽  
Lori W. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Inclusion

Objectives of this review are to identify effective factors of interventions using the Social Cognitive Theory to increase fruit and vegetable (FV) intake among children and to develop strategies for program development based on the interventions reviewed. Articles were obtained from multiple databases; study inclusion criteria were publication in years 1998-2008 and utilization of Social Cognitive Theory to increase FV intake among children primarily 6-11 years old. Creative informational components delivered in non-traditional fashions, inclusion of role-models, and promotion of activities for bolstering self-management skills and self-efficacy were often incorporated in interventions. FV intake programs were child-focused, multi-component interventions utilizing SCT; such interventions have been modestly successful in increasing FV intake among children.

scholarly journals Online mental health communities, self-efficacy and transition to further support

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-344
Author(s):  
Julie Prescott ◽  
Amy Leigh Rathbone ◽  
Terry Hanley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Community ◽  
Support Seeking ◽  
Health Communities

Purpose This study is exploratory research which aims to understand how users gain support from the online mental health community (OMHC) 18 percent and whether engagement with this community may possibly lead to increased self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach In total, 128 users of an OMHC, 18 percent, completed an online questionnaire that asked open-ended questions about the community and how users engaged with it. The results were analysed using quantitative and qualitative methods. Findings Based on the construct of self-efficacy within social cognitive theory, it is evident that the platform provides users with increased self-efficacy and encourages further support seeking in a professional capacity, either via an online or offline platform. Originality/value OMHCs provide a therapeutic, peer-to-peer space for users in times of crisis which have the possibility to increase self-efficacy when engaged with. However, users must acknowledge that although the online platform is an efficacious resource, it cannot be used as a principal proxy for offline treatment.

Examining online health community users’ sharing behaviour: A social influence perspective

2021 ◽  
pp. 026666692110071
Author(s):  
Tao Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Privacy Concern ◽  
Social Influence Theory ◽  
Online Health Communities ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Community ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Communities

Online health communities (OHC) provide a platform for users to exchange health-related information and seek emotional support. However, users often lack the intention to share their knowledge, which may lead to the failure of OHC. Drawing on the social influence theory, this research examined OHC users’ sharing behaviour. The results indicated that users’ sharing intention is influenced by three social influence factors, which include subjective norm, social identity and group norm. In addition, social support and privacy concern have effects on these three social influence factors. The results imply that OHC need to leverage social influence in order to facilitate users’ sharing behaviour.

A Case Study: Unique Challenges of an Adolescent Female With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 314-325
Author(s):  
Kimberly F. Frazier ◽  
Jessica Collier ◽  
Rachel Glade
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Adolescent Female ◽  
Social Thinking

Background The aim of this study was to determine the clinical efficacy of combining self-management strategies and a social thinking approach to address the social performance and executive function of an adolescent female with autism spectrum disorder. Method This research examined the effects of a social knowledge training program, “Think Social,” as well as strategies to improve higher order cognitive abilities. Results and Conclusion Although quantitative improvement was not found, several qualitative gains in behavior were noted for the participants of this study, suggesting a benefit from using structured environmental cues of self-management strategies, as well as improved social understanding through social cognitive training.

scholarly journals Friends’ influence on the development of academic values in mathematics: are there differences between female and male dyads?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Reindl ◽  
Burkhard Gniewosz ◽  
Markus Dresel
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Intrinsic Value ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Academic Values ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
The Social ◽  
Other Regarding

Abstract Based on the social cognitive theory and the emotional contagion theory, this study investigated if friends influence (reinforce or change) the development of academic values (intrinsic value, emotional cost) and if this process differs across same-sex friendship dyads. We drew on data collected in a two-wave longitudinal study in Germany. The final sample was based on 264 stable reciprocated friendship dyads of grades 5 and 7 (148 female dyads and 116 male dyads). Results of actor-partner-interdependence models indicated that friends reinforce each other regarding the intrinsic value and initiate change regarding the emotional cost. Moreover, female and male friendship dyads did not differ in the strength of influence on academic values. Results were discussed in terms of selection and socialization effects regarding friendships.

Applying Behavioral Theories to a Social Marketing Campaign

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jami L. Fraze ◽  
Maria Rivera-Trudeau ◽  
Laura McElroy
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Social Marketing Campaign ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Behavioral Theories ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovation Model

In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began developing a social marketing campaign, Prevention IS Care, to encourage physicians to routinely screen HIV-infected patients for HIV transmission behaviors and to deliver HIV prevention messages. The planning team selected behavioral theories on the basis of formative research conducted during 2004–2005 and integrated these theories into the social marketing framework. The team decided to use the diffusion of innovation model and social cognitive theory. They selected as their target audience primary care and infectious disease physicians in private practice who deliver care to 50 or more persons living with HIV (PLWH). The social marketing framework, the diffusion of innovation model, and the social cognitive theory facilitated the development of this audience-centered campaign and provided elements that may encourage physicians to adopt the innovation: routine screening of HIV-infected patients for HIV transmission behaviors and delivery of HIV prevention messages during office visits.

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