What Happens After Disclosing Stigmatized Experiences on Identified Social Media - Individual, Dyadic, and Social - Network Outcomes

Explore the outcomes of disclosing stigmatized experiences on identified social media platforms in this 23-minute conference talk from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Delve into research findings based on interviews with women who have experienced pregnancy loss and use social media in the U.S. Examine the impacts at social/network, individual, and dyadic levels, including the significance of connecting with others who have similar experiences within known social circles. Learn about relationship changes, new social roles as mentors and support sources, and the diverse origins of helpful connections following disclosures. Understand the role of reciprocal disclosures in destigmatizing experiences like pregnancy loss. Gain insights into potential design implications for facilitating support, mentorship, and finding similar others within existing social networks.