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Papers by Rebecca Gray

Research paper thumbnail of Donghee Yvette Wohn, Nicole B. Ellison, M. Laeeq Khan, Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Rebecca Gray

Abstract Using survey data collected from a sample of high school students in the United States (... more Abstract Using survey data collected from a sample of high school students in the United States (N= 504), this study examined how different types of social capital associated with parents, close friends, and Facebook Friends were related to students' confidence about their knowledge of the college application process and their expectations about succeeding in college. We found that social media plays a significant role only for first-generation students—students whose parents did not graduate from college.

Research paper thumbnail of Favors from Facebook Friends: Unpacking Dimensions of Social Capital

ABSTRACT Past research has demonstrated a link between perceptions of social capital and use of t... more ABSTRACT Past research has demonstrated a link between perceptions of social capital and use of the popular social network site, Facebook. Williams' Internet Social Capital Scales, based on Putnam's formulation, tap into sub-dimensions of social capital that have not been broadly used yet may enlighten our understanding of the different ways in which connecting with others online can facilitate access to resources embedded within our social relationships.

Research paper thumbnail of Communicating Information Needs on Facebook

Abstract Social network sites such as Facebook have become an increasingly important channel for ... more Abstract Social network sites such as Facebook have become an increasingly important channel for fulfilling a wide range of communication goals, including requesting help from one's social network to address information needs.

Research paper thumbnail of Why won't you be my Facebook friend?: strategies for managing context collapse in the workplace

Abstract This poster presents a preliminary analysis of data collected from staff personnel at a ... more Abstract This poster presents a preliminary analysis of data collected from staff personnel at a large US university regarding their use of the social network site (SNS) Facebook in their personal and professional lives. Sixty-five percent of online American adults now have a profile on a SNS, and Facebook is increasingly utilized in organizational settings such as universities as a tool for information dissemination, recruiting, and promotion of the organization and its programs.

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of facebook's value as an information source

Abstract Facebook has become an increasingly important tool for people engaging in a range of com... more Abstract Facebook has become an increasingly important tool for people engaging in a range of communication behaviors, including requesting help from their social network to address information needs. Through a study of 614 staff members at a large university, we show how social capital, network characteristics, and use of Facebook are related to how useful individuals find Facebook to be for informational purposes and their propensity to seek different types of information on the site.

Research paper thumbnail of Privacy in Interaction: Exploring Disclosure and Social Capital in Facebook

Abstract In this paper, we explore the relationship between Facebook users' privacy concerns, rel... more Abstract In this paper, we explore the relationship between Facebook users' privacy concerns, relationship maintenance strategies, and social capital outcomes. Previous research has found a positive relationship between various measures of Facebook use and perceptions of social capital, ie, one's access to social and information-based resources. Other research has found that social network site users with high privacy concerns modify their disclosures on the site.

Research paper thumbnail of Who wants to know? Question-asking and answering practices among Facebook users

ABSTRACT Research has identified a link between Facebook use and bridging social capital, which s... more ABSTRACT Research has identified a link between Facebook use and bridging social capital, which speaks to the informational resources provided by a diverse network of connections.

Research paper thumbnail of Negotiating privacy concerns and social capital needs in a social media environment

Social network sites (SNSs) are becoming an increasingly popular resource for both students and a... more Social network sites (SNSs) are becoming an increasingly popular resource for both students and adults, who use them to connect with and maintain relationships with a variety of ties. For many, the primary function of these sites is to consume and distribute personal content about the self.

Research paper thumbnail of Donghee Yvette Wohn, Nicole B. Ellison, M. Laeeq Khan, Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Rebecca Gray

Abstract Using survey data collected from a sample of high school students in the United States (... more Abstract Using survey data collected from a sample of high school students in the United States (N= 504), this study examined how different types of social capital associated with parents, close friends, and Facebook Friends were related to students' confidence about their knowledge of the college application process and their expectations about succeeding in college. We found that social media plays a significant role only for first-generation students—students whose parents did not graduate from college.

Research paper thumbnail of Favors from Facebook Friends: Unpacking Dimensions of Social Capital

ABSTRACT Past research has demonstrated a link between perceptions of social capital and use of t... more ABSTRACT Past research has demonstrated a link between perceptions of social capital and use of the popular social network site, Facebook. Williams' Internet Social Capital Scales, based on Putnam's formulation, tap into sub-dimensions of social capital that have not been broadly used yet may enlighten our understanding of the different ways in which connecting with others online can facilitate access to resources embedded within our social relationships.

Research paper thumbnail of Communicating Information Needs on Facebook

Abstract Social network sites such as Facebook have become an increasingly important channel for ... more Abstract Social network sites such as Facebook have become an increasingly important channel for fulfilling a wide range of communication goals, including requesting help from one's social network to address information needs.

Research paper thumbnail of Why won't you be my Facebook friend?: strategies for managing context collapse in the workplace

Abstract This poster presents a preliminary analysis of data collected from staff personnel at a ... more Abstract This poster presents a preliminary analysis of data collected from staff personnel at a large US university regarding their use of the social network site (SNS) Facebook in their personal and professional lives. Sixty-five percent of online American adults now have a profile on a SNS, and Facebook is increasingly utilized in organizational settings such as universities as a tool for information dissemination, recruiting, and promotion of the organization and its programs.

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of facebook's value as an information source

Abstract Facebook has become an increasingly important tool for people engaging in a range of com... more Abstract Facebook has become an increasingly important tool for people engaging in a range of communication behaviors, including requesting help from their social network to address information needs. Through a study of 614 staff members at a large university, we show how social capital, network characteristics, and use of Facebook are related to how useful individuals find Facebook to be for informational purposes and their propensity to seek different types of information on the site.

Research paper thumbnail of Privacy in Interaction: Exploring Disclosure and Social Capital in Facebook

Abstract In this paper, we explore the relationship between Facebook users' privacy concerns, rel... more Abstract In this paper, we explore the relationship between Facebook users' privacy concerns, relationship maintenance strategies, and social capital outcomes. Previous research has found a positive relationship between various measures of Facebook use and perceptions of social capital, ie, one's access to social and information-based resources. Other research has found that social network site users with high privacy concerns modify their disclosures on the site.

Research paper thumbnail of Who wants to know? Question-asking and answering practices among Facebook users

ABSTRACT Research has identified a link between Facebook use and bridging social capital, which s... more ABSTRACT Research has identified a link between Facebook use and bridging social capital, which speaks to the informational resources provided by a diverse network of connections.

Research paper thumbnail of Negotiating privacy concerns and social capital needs in a social media environment

Social network sites (SNSs) are becoming an increasingly popular resource for both students and a... more Social network sites (SNSs) are becoming an increasingly popular resource for both students and adults, who use them to connect with and maintain relationships with a variety of ties. For many, the primary function of these sites is to consume and distribute personal content about the self.