ArticleAustralian journal of psychology2026
A critical analysis of online social support websites for Australians seeking bariatric surgery.
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Objective: Due to the increasing popularity and the associated psychological and social burdens associated with bariatric surgery, there is a need for safe and accessible online spaces to share experiences. This research aimed to identify the available English-language Online Social Support (OSS) for people seeking bariatric surgery in Australia and to evaluate the available OSS website features. Method: This research focused on open and publicly accessible OSS, excluding user data or post content. The study was conducted in two phases: (a) identifying the available English-language Online Social Support for people seeking bariatric surgery in Australia and (b) appraising the website features of the available OSS. Results: Two search strategies yielded Conclusion: OSS is an underutilised form of support for Australians seeking bariatric surgery. Using evidence-based benchmarks, the website features examined in this study should be considered by website designers to enhance the development of improved OSS for Australians seeking such surgery.
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