期刊名称：International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
电子版ISSN：1748-2631
出版年度：2011
卷号：6
期号：4
DOI：10.3402/qhw.v6i4.7378
语种：English
出版社：Taylor & Francis
摘要：Earlier research shows that breast augmentation is positively correlated with positive psychological states. The aim of this study was to explore the shared values, feelings, and thoughts within the culture of breast enlargement among women visiting Internet-based forums when considering and/or undergoing esthetic plastic surgery. The study used a netnographic method for gathering and analyzing data. The findings show that the women used the Internet forum to provide emotional support to other women. Through electronic postings, they cared for and nursed each others’ anxiety and feelings throughout the whole process. Apart from the process, another central issue was that the women’s relationships were frequently discussed; specifically their relationship to themselves, their environment, and with the surgeons. The findings suggest that Internet forums represent a channel through which posters can share values, feelings, and thoughts from the position of an agent of action as well as from a position as the object of action. These dual positions and the medium endow the women with a virtual nursing competence that would otherwise be unavailable. By introducing the concept of torrenting as a means of sharing important self-care information, the authors provide a concept that can be further explored in relation to post modern self-care strategies within contemporary nursing theories and practice. Key words: Breast implantation, Interpersonal Relations, Self Care, Internet, Social Support, Women’s Health(Published: 1 November 2011)Citation: Int J Qualitative Stud Health Well-being 2011, 6: 7378 - DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v6i4.7378
关键词：Nursing; Caring Science; Surgical Nursing; Anthropology;Breast Augmentation; Breast Surgery; Internet research; Patient perspective; Ethnography
