Summary
An examination of “digital coping” involving the use of communication technologies, particularly social media, in responding to illness.
Communication technologies have become a valuable resource for responding to the profound challenges posed by illness. Medical websites make it possible to find information about specific health conditions, e-mail provides a means to communicate with health care providers, social network sites can be used to solidify existing relationships, online co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262552769 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0262552760 |
| Author: | Stephen A. Rains |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 23 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
Stephen A. Rains
Stephen A. Rains is Professor of Communication at the University of Arizona, where he also holds appointments in the Department of Psychology and the Arizona Cancer Center.
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