Abstract
This article explores and highlights some relevant research issues with regard to online health information. The author explains the attractiveness of the internet in the search for health information; summarizes relevant empirical findings from scientific research on online health information; and provides examples of research on conversational practices in online communities. The author suggests that future scientific research should pay attention to the construction and legitimacy of different knowledge repertoires in online (health) communities.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18352/jsi.68 | Journal eISSN: 1876-8830
Language: English
Page range: 15 - 28
Published on: Jun 29, 2008
Published by: Hanze University of Applied Sciences / NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2008 Joyce Lamerichs, published by Hanze University of Applied Sciences / NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.