A mixed-methods investigation into the us versus them mentality in Facebook groups for chronic pain.

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OBJECTIVE: Social media groups for chronic pain have become increasingly popular, but the effects of these groups are largely unknown, and members may be exposed to both helpful and harmful group processes. We created a Facebook intervention for adults with chronic pain and used a mixed-methods design to evaluate the effects of group membership on social support, including examining social dynamics that may benefit or impede existing pain care. METHOD: A total of 119 adults participated in either peer-led or professionally-guided Facebook groups for 1 month. Chronic pain support was assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up, and qualitative data were collected to explore social dynamics. RESULTS: ) versus everyone else who does not understand pain (them). Participants discussed their tendency to withdraw socially due to feeling misunderstood regarding their pain. CONCLUSIONS: mentality, resulting in isolation and potentially poorer outcomes. Future research should explore ways to maintain benefits of the us versus them mentality, while reducing its costs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

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