背景:对于经历物质使用或赌博障碍的人,基于网络的同行支持论坛是他们可以分享经验的空间,聚集在一个集体目标周围,找到相互支持。基于网络的对等支持可以帮助克服参加面对面会议的障碍,使经历成瘾的人能够在其物理位置之外寻求支持,并在需要时具有匿名的好处。了解谁参加了基于Web的同行支持的论坛(以及如何参加),以及支撑论坛的原则,还可以帮助那些有兴趣设计或实现类似平台的人。
目的:本研究旨在回顾有关人们如何经历物质使用或赌博障碍的文献,和他们的家人,朋友,和支持者,使用和参与基于Web的同行支持的论坛。具体来说,我们提出了以下研究问题:(1)使用基于网络的同伴支持的物质使用或以赌博为中心的论坛的人的特征是什么?(2)人们如何参与基于网络的同伴支持的论坛?(3)据报道,基于网络的同伴支持的论坛的关键原则是什么?(4)基于网络的同伴支持的论坛的报告结果是什么?2021年6月对10个数据库进行了初步搜索,随后在2022年9月和2024年2月对纳入研究进行了2次引用搜索。
结果:在14项纳入的研究中,据报道,大多数基于网络的同行支持论坛专门针对,或者主要被使用,有酒精问题的人。报告人口统计数据的9项研究的结果表明,论坛用户通常是女性,年龄在40岁到50岁之间。定量和定性地报告了对基于网络的同行支持论坛的参与情况。据报道,论坛以一系列关键原则为基础,主要是互助方法和恢复身份形成。只有3项研究报告了论坛用户的结果。
结论:基于Web的对等支持的论坛被人们以多种方式使用,分享信息和经验,给予和接受支持。寻求基于Web的支持为传统的面对面支持选项提供了替代方法,并可能减少参与同行支持的一些障碍。
BACKGROUND: For people experiencing substance use or gambling disorders, web-based peer-supported forums are a space where they can share their experiences, gather around a collective goal, and find mutual support. Web-based peer support can help to overcome barriers to attending face-to-face meetings by enabling people experiencing
addiction to seek support beyond their physical location and with the benefit of anonymity if desired. Understanding who participates in web-based peer-supported forums (and how), and the principles underpinning forums, can also assist those interested in designing or implementing similar platforms.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to
review the literature on how people experiencing substance use or gambling disorders, and their family, friends, and supporters, use and participate in web-based peer-supported forums. Specifically, we asked the following research questions: (1) What are the characteristics of people who use web-based peer-supported substance use or gambling-focused forums? (2) How do people participate in web-based peer-supported forums? (3) What are the key principles reportedly underpinning the web-based peer-supported forums? (4) What are the reported outcomes of web-based peer-supported forums?
METHODS: Inclusion criteria for our scoping
review were peer-reviewed primary studies reporting on web-based
addiction forums for adults and available in English. A primary search of 10 databases occurred in June 2021, with 2 subsequent citation searches of included studies in September 2022 and February 2024.
RESULTS: Of the 14 included studies, the majority of web-based peer-supported forums reported were aimed specifically for, or largely used by, people experiencing alcohol problems. Results from the 9 studies that did report demographic data suggest forum users were typically women, aged between 40 years and early 50 years. Participation in web-based peer-supported forums was reported quantitatively and qualitatively. The forums reportedly were underpinned by a range of key principles, mostly mutual help approaches and recovery identity formation. Only 3 included studies reported on outcomes for forum users.
CONCLUSIONS: Web-based peer-supported forums are used by people experiencing
addiction in a number of ways, to share information and experiences, and give and receive support. Seeking web-based support offers an alternative approach to traditional face-to-face support options, and may reduce some barriers to engaging in peer support.