These studies explore the expression of depression on the Internet using computerized methods. Study 1 examined linguistic markers of depression in English and Spanish forums, collecting posts from 160 depressed and 160 non-depressed individuals using bulletin board systems (bbs). The LIWC2001 program analyzed linguistic categories across groups in both languages. Study 2 analyzed themes in English and Spanish posts by 404 and 400 depressed individuals, respectively, using an automated inductive content analysis approach to examine cultural variations in depression expression. Study 1 found higher levels of linguistic cues associated with depression in depressed individuals' posts in both languages. Study 2 revealed that Spanish-speaking depressed individuals were more likely to mention relational concerns, while English-speaking depressed individuals more frequently mentioned medicinal concerns. The studies discuss implications for informational and support needs in psychotherapy and online support across cultures.
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Ramirez-Esparza, Nairan, et al. "The psychology of word use in depression forums in English and in Spanish: Testing two text analytic approaches." Proceedings of the international AAAI conference on web and social media. Vol. 2. No. 1. 2008.
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