Benefits of on-line chat for single mothers.

This article contributes to the literature on the use of Information Technology (IT) in Human Services by reporting on an evaluation that was conducted of a program that provided computers, private chat software, technical and professional support and internet access to a group of single mothers to...

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Publicado en:Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work Vol. 3; no. 3/4; pp. 167 - 182
Autor principal: Miller P
Formato: questionnaire/scale research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2006
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          Internet Utilization
          Mothers Psychosocial Factors
          Program Evaluation
          Single Parent Psychosocial Factors
          Support Groups Methods
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Canada
          Change Management
          Consumer Attitudes
          Consumer Satisfaction
          Content Analysis
          Descriptive Statistics
          Email Utilization
          Female
          Honesty
          Privacy and Confidentiality
          Support, Psychosocial
          Surveys
          Thematic Analysis
          Human
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: This article contributes to the literature on the use of Information Technology (IT) in Human Services by reporting on an evaluation that was conducted of a program that provided computers, private chat software, technical and professional support and internet access to a group of single mothers to increase their support network through online communication. The program proved to be successful on several dimensions and one of the major contributing factors to its success was the anonymous nature of the chat communication. Additional research is advised to look further into the role of anonymity in creating honest and meaningful exchanges in this kind of 'electronic' support group. It is one of the characteristics that distinguished this type of support group from traditional support groups and makes this not just a substitute for face-to-face support groups but a unique form of support.
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