Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Communication, Professional
Date of Award
12-2012
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Amber E. Kinser
Committee Members
Andrew F. Herrmann, Dan Brown
Abstract
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 author's 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.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Sneed, Melissa Marie, "Blogging in the Fatosphere: A Qualitative Study of Perceptions of Personal Risks and Benefits for Women who Blog about Weight, Weight Loss, and Dieting Issues" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1495. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1495
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.