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Arne Müller
@dramsoc.bsky.social
Sociologist, Qualitative Researcher, Disability Studies, Dr phil., (He/him)
Currently contributing to the PARENT project (@parentstudy.bsky.social) at the University of Hull
It‘s been a long journey until this one saw the light of the world. Anyway: new research just hot off the press! (with @gemhughes.bsky.social and Gregory Maniatopoulos)
JMIR Formative Res: Contribution of an Online Intervention to Developing Communities of Practice: Mixed Methods Evaluation of an Online Safety Hub to Address Harmful Online Content in Relation to Self-Harm and… #MentalHealth #OnlineSafety #SelfHarmAwareness #SuicidePrevention #DigitalIntervention
Contribution of an Online Intervention to Developing Communities of Practice: Mixed Methods Evaluation of an Online Safety Hub to Address Harmful Online Content in Relation to Self-Harm and Suicide
Background: Online harm affects many people and has been associated with self-harm and suicidal ideation. Although there is an emerging body of evidence that addressing adverse online experiences should be part of the support offered to people who are at risk of self-harm and suicide, there has been little guidance to date on how this support might be provided and how safe conversations can be had on the subject. A UK charity dedicated to offering emotional support to anyone experiencing mental discomfort, having difficulty coping, or being at risk of suicide developed a digital intervention, the Online Safety Hub (the Hub), to address this shortfall. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Hub on practitioners (people who provide support) and people with lived experiences of suicide and self-harm. Methods: A mixed-method evaluation comprised a rapid literature review, data collected from people with lived experience and practitioners through surveys, interviews, focus groups and analysis of the Hub’s activity data. The study design was informed by a panel of people with lived experience of online harm resulting in either self-harm and/or suicidal ideation. Results: Initially, the evaluation found limited uptake of the Hub. Engagement with the Hub was impeded by a lack of clarity on the part of practitioners as to whether they were the intended audience. The evaluation process prompted the charity to design and deliver webinars to facilitate uptake of the Hub. Practitioners who engaged with the Hub via webinars found the content useful and were able to consider incorporating their learning into practice. The webinars offered a more social learning experience than individual engagement with the Hub, providing a community of practice for people with common interests across diverse organisational settings. Opportunities for shared learning and the supportive nature of the community of practice were valued when learning about the sensitive and difficult topic of online harm in relation to self-harm and suicide. The Hub contributed to awareness raising and shared learning. Conclusions: Online resources alone may not be sufficient for an intervention to effectively raise awareness and change practice. Social learning facilitated through communities of practice can enhance engagement, uptake, and learning.
dlvr.it
January 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
After being targeted by suspicious expressions of interest for research participation twice within two months, I started wondering how common this is in health research in the UK and what this may mean to the data generated in the past. Then I found this letter to the editor…
‘Imposter participants’ in online qualitative research, a new and increasing threat to data integrity?
Click on the article title to read more.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
And here's what kept me busy over the last couple of months and will be for the next...
We have made some progress on the project and are proud to share the latest version of our project's newsletter with you!
December 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Reposted by Arne Müller
Exciting and unique opportunity with the Institute of Health Visiting on a National NIHR research study - we are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic Research Associate with experience in public health research to join iHV for a fixed-term period of 12 months
ihv.org.uk/about-us/opp...
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Nice to see one‘s reviewing work acknowledged!
November 14, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Hey Bluesky! Sometimes, paper titles are so tempting…
‘Bullshit’ After All? Why People Consider Their Jobs Socially Useless - Simon Walo, 2023
Recent studies show that many workers consider their jobs socially useless. Thus, several explanations for this phenomenon have been proposed. David Graeber’s ‘...
journals.sagepub.com
September 27, 2023 at 8:33 PM