Characteristics of Online Comments Following High-Profile Celebrity Suicide.
Crisis
; 43(4): 348-351, 2022 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-34003023
ABSTRACT
Background:
On the Internet, individuals can freely read about or talk to others about suicide. However, little is known about the nature of these online interactions and the potential impact on users.Aims:
This study aimed to examine the characteristics of online comments following high-profile celebrity suicide, comparing top-rated comments with controversial comments.Method:
Comments from a popular thread on Reddit made following the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain were examined using Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count and qualitative content analysis.Results:
Top-scoring comments were associated with a higher level of authenticity, a higher word count, and a greater focus on the past. These comments were characterized by personal stories of experiences with suicidality or knowing someone who had attempted/died by suicide.Limitations:
Our small sample size was underpowered for the linguistic characteristic analyses, and differences in some characteristics may not have been identified.Conclusions:
Despite concerns over the potential dangers of the Internet on suicide, it can serve as a place for individuals to share personal stories and obtain support from others.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article