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Intergroup contact through online comments: Effects of direct and extended contact on outgroup attitudes [PDF]
Computers in Human Behavior, 2018 Abstract This study contributes to the still limited evidence on the effects of online intergroup contact. We conceptualize online contact as occurring through users’ comments online, an easy and accessible venue for intergroup encounters. We test two forms of online contact: encountering an outgroup member directly (direct online contact) or through
Kim, Nuri, Wojcieszak, Magdalena
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BMC Research Notes, 2020 Objective Establishing a social contact data sharing initiative and an interactive tool to assess mitigation strategies for COVID-19. Results We organized data sharing of published social contact surveys via online repositories and formatting guidelines.
Lander Willem +5 more
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Service of Multiculturalism
International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2009 This paper presents an online inter-group contact hypothesis (OICH) model, developed within the Israel education system, whereby online and distance learning (ODL) is used in the service of multiculturalism. The goal is to build bridges among secular and
Elaine Hoter +2 more
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How online health groups help you lose weight: The role of group composition and social contact
Digital Health, 2022 Online health-specific goal challenge groups gather people with the same health concerns and provide an environment to keep on track, exchange experiences, and compete for achievements.
Yixin Zhou, Jonathan J. H. Zhu
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The millennial mum:technology use by new mothers [PDF]
, 2016 Becoming a mother presents a woman with new challenges and a need to access new sources of information. This work considers the increase in the use of online parenting support as the first group of millennials become parents.
Prior, Suzanne
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BMJ Open, 2022 Objectives To explore what impact introducing the National Health Service (NHS) 111 online service had on the number of phone calls to the NHS 111 telephone service and the NHS urgent care system.Design Observational study using a dose–response ...
Richard M Jacques +4 more
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Online social network contacts as information repositories [PDF]
RUSC. Universities and Knowledge Society Journal, 2011 Social networks have existed since ancient times. With advances in technology, they have evolved into modern online social networks. The explosion of online social networks has had a big impact on society in general and on education in particular. Most university students are now members of social networking sites and spend several hours a week online.
GABRIEL VALERIO UREÑA;287841 +3 more
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Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2011 BackgroundAlthough peer-to-peer contact might empower patients in various ways, studies show that only a few patients actually engage in support groups.
Van Uden-Kraan, Cornelia F +5 more
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International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2016 This study investigated the impact of face-to-face contact sessions and online discussion forums on the academic performance of students at an Open Distance Learning (ODL) university (N = 1,015).
Benjamin Olivier
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Education in Pediatrics in US Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy [PDF]
, 2014 Objective. To determine the extent to which pediatrics is taught at US doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) programs and to characterize what is being taught and how. Methods.
Dahl, Elizabeth M. +2 more
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