Social media and social support| A uses and gratifications examination of health 2.0

<p> An increasing number of people are using the Internet for health purposes. Online social media makes it possible to find and share health-related information and to find social support by connecting with others who have the same issue or condition. This is true not only of patients or peop...

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Main Author: Kim, Lydia Sunnie
Language:EN
Published: Pepperdine University 2016
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