Good question, Eric. I suppose I am curious about how people think that the circumstances surrounding the acquirement of their disability has affected their lives because I can't help but think that it would make a difference somehow. It is not "central" to my research, but I was curious about it nonetheless. I am equally (if not more) interested in studying the communication patterns among members in the online communities -- especially in terms of providing support and advice to each other. This group has proven to be a great example of caring, supportive people and it's been a pleasure to be a part of it these past few weeks. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that the question I initially asked is merely something that came to my mind, and is not the focus of my research. However, the responses from everyone were extremeley helpful. I appreciate everyone being so willing to help out.
Also, I feel that it's important to emphasize that none of my research will be published, as I am only a second-year student. (I don't know if anyone had any concerns about that). However, if you do ever have any concerns about my presence in the group, or have any questions, please, please let me know. The last thing I would want to do is make anyone feel uncomfortable with my presence in any way. And thank you, everyone, for all your responses to my last question. Many thanks, Ellen On 3/31/06, Eric Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Question for you. If you're researching the importance of listservs as > sources of support, why do you want our options on how one acquires > their disability? On which topic are you interested in hearing options? > > Eric > Ellen Jones wrote: > > >Hi, my name is Ellen and I have a quick question that might seem a > >little off topic, but I'm curious. Do any of you that became quads > >"suddenly" (accident, etc.) think there's a difference between how you > >approach your life and how someone whose acquired their condition > >gradually looks at things? I am not a quad myself, but I'm an > >undergraduate anthropology student researching the importance of > >listservs as sources of support and I'm curious about how people might > >(or might not) consider the ways in which people acquired their > >condition... any answer would be great! > > > >take care > > > > > > >
