Table 6 Comparison of normalized values for different variables in our model using subreddit activities for people who show and do not show addiction recovery behavior
Subreddit | Description | Individuals displaying signs of addiction recovery | Individuals not displaying signs of addiction recovery | p < | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | SD | Mean | SD | |||
Fitness | Discussion of physical fitness/exercise goals and how they can be achieved | 0.006 | 0.03 | 0.003 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Meditation | Experiences, stories, and instructions relating to the practice of meditation | 0.005 | 0.03 | 0.002 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Yoga | A place to discuss yoga | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.0004 | 0.006 | 0.05 |
Gainit | Fitness subreddit for information and discussion for people looking toput on weight and muscle | 0.002 | 0.03 | 0.001 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
GetMotivated | This is the subreddit that will help you get up and do what you *know* you need to do. It’s the subreddit to give and receive motivation theorugh pictures videos text, music, and anything that you find motivating | 0.003 | 0.02 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Bodyweightfitness | Bodyweightfitness is for redditors who like to use their own body to train | 0.003 | 0.03 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Running | All runners welcome | 0.002 | 0.02 | 0.0009 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
Getdisciplined | A subreddit for people who have problems with procrastination, and discipline. It is a great place to gather and meet others with a similar interest and meet your goals | 0.0007 | 0.01 | 0.0001 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
Relationship_advice | Need help with you relationship? Whether it’s romance, friendship, family, coworkers, or basic human interaction: we’re here to help | 0.004 | 0.03 | 0.001 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
Relationships | /r/Relationships is a community built around helping people, and the goal of providing a platform for interpersonal relationship advice between redditors. We seek posts from users who have specific and personal relationship quandaries that other redditors can help them try to solve | 0.006 | 0.03 | 0.003 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Parenting | /r/Parenting is the place to discuss the ins and out as well as ups and downs of child-rearing. From the early stages of pregnancy to when your teenagers are finally ready to leave the nest (even if they don’t want to) we’re here to help you through this crazy thing called parenting. You can get advice on potty training, talk about breastfeeding, discuss how to get your baby to sleep or ask if that one weird thing your kid does is normal | 0.005 | 0.04 | 0.003 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Childfree | Discussion and links of interest to childfree individuals. “Childfree” refers to those who do not have and do not ever want children (whether biological, adopted, or otherwise) | 0.002 | 0.03 | 0.001 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
Jobs | How to get work and how to leave it. Employment, recruitment, interviews, etc | 0.002 | 0.02 | 0.0007 | 0.007 | 0.05 |
Entrepreneur | A community of individuals who seek to solve problems, network professionally, collaborate on projects and make the world a better place. Be professional, humble, and open to new ideas | 0.002 | 0.01 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
Careerguidance | A place to discuss career options, to ask questions and give advice! | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.0005 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
Resumes | Post your résumé for critique, critique someone else’s, or look for examples of résumés in your field | 0.002 | 0.02 | 0.001 | 0.02 | 0.05 |