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Illuminating User Experience of a Website for the Relatives of Persons With Depression

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  • Sigrid Stjernswärd

    (Malmö University, Faculty of Health and Society, 205 06 Malmö, Sweden, sigrid.stjernsward@mah.se)

  • Margareta Östman

    (Malmö University, Faculty of Health and Society, 205 06 Malmö, Sweden)

Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to illuminate users’ experiences of a website aimed at helping relatives of persons with depression. Material: Data was collected through forum posts, a usability scale and focus groups, and was analyzed using content analysis. Discussion: The diary and forum seemed to fill different and valuable functions (i.e. think tank, exchange of stories), allowing communication with the self and others. Conclusions: The website www.sommarregn.se has the potential to work as an empowering self-help instrument online, representing a viable medium to help relatives cope. Its usability can be enhanced through further development.

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  • Sigrid Stjernswärd & Margareta Östman, 2011. "Illuminating User Experience of a Website for the Relatives of Persons With Depression," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 57(4), pages 375-386, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:57:y:2011:i:4:p:375-386
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764009358388
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    1. Sigrid Stjernswärd & Margareta Östman, 2008. "Whose Life Am I Living? Relatives Living in the Shadow of Depression," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 54(4), pages 358-369, July.
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