Date of Graduation
12-2015
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation (PhD)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
Advisor/Mentor
Brent T. Williams
Committee Member
Kristin K. Higgins
Second Committee Member
Ron L. Freeman
Third Committee Member
Mary A. Ramey
Keywords
Psychology, Health and environmental sciences, Blindness, Facebook, Histoplasmosis, Peer support, Pohs, Rehabilitation
Abstract
This dissertation describes the experiences of people diagnosed with presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome as they participate in an online peer-support group on Facebook. This is a descriptive case study of factors related to adjustment, treatment, emotional distress, access to services, and online peer support. Participants were interviewed and observed, and documents were collected to describe this phenomenon.
Citation
Thompson, L. A. (2015). A Descriptive Case Study of Individuals with Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome Utilizing a Facebook Support Group. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1374
Included in
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Commons, Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Commons, Social Media Commons