Beschreibung
This study examines the perceptions of the personal risks and benefits of women who blog about weight, weight loss, and dieting issues. Many overweight women use blogs as a tool during their weight loss journeys to garner support. The experiences of 5 women who blog about weight and dieting issues were collected through 45 minute in-depth interviews. The authors own experiences with blogging is analyzed as well. A qualitative approach was taken when analyzing the data. Eight emergent themes came from the research data. The benefits of this study are significant for current and future research regarding the influence of blogs and vlogs in shaping the perceptions and experiences of women who identify as overweight.
Autorenportrait
Melissa Sneed Wilson, M.A. from East Tennessee State University 2012, B.A. in Communications and Spanish from Carson-Newman University 2011. Mrs. Sneed Wilson currently works in the communications industry in New York City and resides in Brooklyn with her husband Chris.
