Discourse of Online Social Support

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This book sheds light on the communication of social support, language use, and therapeutic effects in the context of online self-help groups for anxiety and depression. The book has two major purposes: the first is to enhance understanding of the phatic communication through a discourse-pragmatic perspective; and the second is to demonstrate the use of discourse analysis to discuss the potential therapeutic effects of the online self-help groups. Key concepts, including genre study, speech act theory, relational work and discourse analysis, are revisited and elucidated to show their applicability in health communication research. This book focuses on the topics of communication patterns, the communicative acts of self-disclosure and advice-giving, and relevant social theories in the communication of social support.
This book is a useful reference guide for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in discourse analysis, pragmatics and health communication. It is also a valuable resource that catches attention of researchers who conduct interdisciplinary research pertaining to communication, clinical linguistics and social work
This book sheds light on the communication of social support, language use, and therapeutic effects in the context of online self-help groups for anxiety and depression. The book has two major purposes: the first is to enhance understanding of the phatic communication through a discourse-pragmatic perspective; and the second is to demonstrate the use of discourse analysis to discuss the potential therapeutic effects of the online self-help groups. Key concepts, including genre study, speech act theory, relational work and discourse analysis, are revisited and elucidated to show their applicability in health communication research. This book focuses on the topics of communication patterns, the communicative acts of self-disclosure and advice-giving, and relevant social theories in the communication of social support.
This book is a useful reference guide for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in discourse analysis, pragmatics and health communication. It is also a valuable resource that catches attention of researchers who conduct interdisciplinary research pertaining to communication, clinical linguistics and social work.

Demonstrates the role of discourse analysis in health communication research Highlights the use of discourse analysis to discuss the therapeutic effects of phatic interactions Offers insights into the utilization of online self-help groups in counseling and psychotherapy

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Jesse W. C. Yip

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Anxiety and depression Computer-mediated communication Discourse analysis Self-help groups Social Support

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“Discourse of online social support: A study of online self-help groups for anxiety and depression by Yip emerges as a timely and important contribution to discourse studies. … It sheds light on the intricate dynamics and functions of online social support discourse, emphasizing both interpersonal relationships and personal coping mechanisms. … In addition to its empirical contributions, the book also serves as an accessible and methodical guide for those new to discourse studies.” (Daeun Shin-Winans, Language in Society, Vol. 55 (2), April, 2026)

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