Health & New Media Research

Original Article

December 31, 2023

The effect of manipulated body image on self-confidence, self-disclosure, service dissatisfaction

Youjeong Kim

Health New Media Res. 2023;7(2):52-63.

This study investigates the impact of manipulated body image on self-concept and the tolerance towards service failures. Specifically, it explores how the body shape of avatars can influence users’ self-confidence,...

Original Article

December 31, 2023

"…Not just an ordinary hospital, we are committed to making our patients have value for their money": a qualitative analysis of social media use in Nigeria's public and private hospitals

Silas Udenze, Uwalaka Temple

Health New Media Res. 2023;7(2):63-75.

In this study, we comparatively investigated the extent to which government and private-owned hospitals use social media. Using the constant comparison approach for analysing qualitative data, the study analysed data...

Original Article

December 31, 2023

A critical qualitative content analysis of media representations of underrepresented groups in the context of health identity

Khadiza Tul Jannat

Health New Media Res. 2023;7(2):77-86.

Information accuracy is imperative for the media representation regardless of what information or context is. A variety of health-related information is conveyed to viewers through television news and entertainment programs,...

Original Article

December 31, 2023

The use of digital social platforms in enhancing the engagement of AYA cancer patients in research: opportunities, challenges, and ethical concerns

Felix Bui

Health New Media Res. 2023;7(2):87-97.

This paper examines the use of digital social platforms to enhance the engagement of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients in research. Among AYAs, digital social networks have emerged...

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Volume 7, No. 2

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