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An analysis of social support exchanges in online HIV/Aids self-help groups

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ID23318590
AuthorsConstantinos K Coursaris (0000-0001-9301-3289, Michigan State University, corresponding author), Ming Liu (0000-0003-3177-4001, Michigan State University), Liu Ming (0000-0002-3815-4705)
Year2009
Volume25
Issue4
Pages911-918
Publication date2009-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComputers in Human Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0747-5632 • E-ISSN: 1873-7692
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.chb.2009.03.006
OpenAlexW2090612052
LanguageEN
Citations received66
References cited26

Content analysis · Family medicine · Gratitude · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) · Internet privacy · Qualitative research · Social media · Social network (sociolinguistics) · Social network analysis · Social support · Sociology · Support group · Thematic analysis · World Wide Web · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Computer Science · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works66
Citations per year4.13
Citation span2010 - 2026 (17)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 61

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