Medicine and Health

Understanding the use of metaphors by parents of children with cancer in blogs: a qualitative analysis

R. Gao and Y. Wu

This fascinating study by Ruiyao Gao and Yijin Wu explores how parents of children with cancer use metaphors to express their profound experiences and emotions. Analyzing 33 blogs revealed that metaphors of 'Game,' 'War,' 'Journey,' and 'Plant' captured their thoughts and feelings, providing deeper insights that can enhance support for these families.

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Abstract

This study investigates the use of metaphors in blogs by parents of children with cancer to understand their experiences and inner thoughts. Data from 33 parents' blogs (2019-2022) yielded 181 metaphors. Qualitative content analysis, informed by Conceptual Metaphor Theory, revealed that "Game," "War," "Journey," and "Plant" metaphors were most common, with "Game" and "War" dominating. These metaphors helped parents articulate feelings and encourage their children's fight against cancer. Understanding these metaphors can aid in providing better support.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Jun 20, 2024

Authors

Ruiyao Gao, Yijin Wu

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