Life on the Line: The Therapeutic Potentials of Computer-Mediated Conversation.

Miller, John K.; Gergen, Kenneth J.

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ERIC Number: EJ581108

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Life on the Line: The Therapeutic Potentials of Computer-Mediated Conversation.

Miller, John K.; Gergen, Kenneth J.

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, v24 n2 p189-202 Apr 1998

Reports on research into an electronic bulletin board devoted to the topic of suicide. Over an 11-month period, participants offered each other valuable resources in terms of validation of experience, sympathy, acceptance, and encouragement. They also asked proactive questions and furnished broad-ranging advice. Compares the bulletin board to therapy experiences. (Author/MKA)

Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Electronic Mail, Peer Acceptance, Suicide, Therapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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