“Fragments that define my shape”: a qualitative study of self-identity on social media after an acquired brain injury

Key Points

• The research aims to understand how individuals reconstruct self-identity on social media following a brain injury.
• Qualitative approach to gather in-depth insights.
• Interviews conducted with individuals who experienced an acquired brain injury.
• Analysis of social media use relating to self-identity and recovery.
• Participants describe social media as a tool for exploring self-identity.
• Individuals navigate complex identity reconstructions post-injury.
• Social media supports personal narratives, enhancing rehabilitation experience.