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Research paper thumbnail of Taking risky opportunities in youthful content creation: teenagers' use of social networking sites for intimacy, privacy and self-expression

New Media & Society, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Young people's use of online social networking sites – a uses and gratifications perspective

Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of LAW SCHOOL & THE WEB OF GROUP AFFILIATION: SOCIALIZING, SOCIALIZATION, AND SOCIAL NETWORK SITE USE AMONG LAW STUDENTS

Page 1. LAW SCHOOL & THE WEB OF GROUP AFFILIATION: SOCIALIZING, SOCIALIZATION, AND SOCIAL NET... more Page 1. LAW SCHOOL & THE WEB OF GROUP AFFILIATION: SOCIALIZING, SOCIALIZATION, AND SOCIAL NETWORK SITE USE AMONG LAW STUDENTS Eric M. Fink* ABSTRACT Online social network sites (“SNS”) have emerged as a significant socio-...

Research paper thumbnail of VOLUME 12 (2008): ISSUE 1. PAPER 1 How are Social Network Sites Embedded in the Web? An Exploratory Link Analysis

Research paper thumbnail of Classroom Uses of Social Network Sites: Traditional Practices or New Literacies?

Research paper thumbnail of ‘Finding a home away from home’: the use of social networking sites by Asia-Pacific students in the United States for bridging and bonding social capital

Asian Journal of Communication, 2011

Previous research on the use of social networking sites (SNSs) has uncovered their positive influ... more Previous research on the use of social networking sites (SNSs) has uncovered their positive influence on bridging and bonding social capital. This study examined SNS use by Asia-Pacific students studying in the United States. It was hypothesized that intensity of SNS usage, social identification with US college and home country, and collective self-esteem would be positively associated with online bridging and bonding social capital in the US college and home country environment. Results indicated that intensity of SNS usage had the strongest impact on bridging social capital in the home country, while social identification and collective self-esteem had the strongest impact on bonding social capital in the home country. Implications for future research are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of A little silly and empty-headed": older adults' understandings of social networking sites

Research paper thumbnail of Assessing Middle School Students’ Knowledge of Conduct and Consequences and Their Behaviors Regarding the Use of Social Networking Sites

The Clearing House, 2010

... Cyberbullying and threats of Internet predators through social networking sites and instant m... more ... Cyberbullying and threats of Internet predators through social networking sites and instant messaging programs are initiating numerous problems for parents, school administrators, and law enforcement on a national level (McKenna 20075. McKenna, P. 2007. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship of Gender, Grade Level, and School Demographics to Middle School Students’ Knowledge of Appropriate Behavior and their Behaviors in Using Social Networking Sites

... Appropriate Behavior and their Behaviors in Using Social Networking Sites1 Stacey L. Kite Rob... more ... Appropriate Behavior and their Behaviors in Using Social Networking Sites1 Stacey L. Kite Robert K. Gable ... was composed of 2 items that directly queried the students on their bullying behaviors on both myspace and instant messenger sites (Lenhart; Ma). Finally, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Online and offline social networks: Use of social networking sites by emerging adults

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Taking risky opportunities in youthful content creation: teenagers' use of social networking sites for intimacy, privacy and self-expression

New Media & Society, 2008

Research paper thumbnail of Young people's use of online social networking sites – a uses and gratifications perspective

Journal of Research in Interactive Marketing, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of LAW SCHOOL & THE WEB OF GROUP AFFILIATION: SOCIALIZING, SOCIALIZATION, AND SOCIAL NETWORK SITE USE AMONG LAW STUDENTS

Page 1. LAW SCHOOL & THE WEB OF GROUP AFFILIATION: SOCIALIZING, SOCIALIZATION, AND SOCIAL NET... more Page 1. LAW SCHOOL & THE WEB OF GROUP AFFILIATION: SOCIALIZING, SOCIALIZATION, AND SOCIAL NETWORK SITE USE AMONG LAW STUDENTS Eric M. Fink* ABSTRACT Online social network sites (“SNS”) have emerged as a significant socio-...

Research paper thumbnail of VOLUME 12 (2008): ISSUE 1. PAPER 1 How are Social Network Sites Embedded in the Web? An Exploratory Link Analysis

Research paper thumbnail of Classroom Uses of Social Network Sites: Traditional Practices or New Literacies?

Research paper thumbnail of ‘Finding a home away from home’: the use of social networking sites by Asia-Pacific students in the United States for bridging and bonding social capital

Asian Journal of Communication, 2011

Previous research on the use of social networking sites (SNSs) has uncovered their positive influ... more Previous research on the use of social networking sites (SNSs) has uncovered their positive influence on bridging and bonding social capital. This study examined SNS use by Asia-Pacific students studying in the United States. It was hypothesized that intensity of SNS usage, social identification with US college and home country, and collective self-esteem would be positively associated with online bridging and bonding social capital in the US college and home country environment. Results indicated that intensity of SNS usage had the strongest impact on bridging social capital in the home country, while social identification and collective self-esteem had the strongest impact on bonding social capital in the home country. Implications for future research are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of A little silly and empty-headed": older adults' understandings of social networking sites

Research paper thumbnail of Assessing Middle School Students’ Knowledge of Conduct and Consequences and Their Behaviors Regarding the Use of Social Networking Sites

The Clearing House, 2010

... Cyberbullying and threats of Internet predators through social networking sites and instant m... more ... Cyberbullying and threats of Internet predators through social networking sites and instant messaging programs are initiating numerous problems for parents, school administrators, and law enforcement on a national level (McKenna 20075. McKenna, P. 2007. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Relationship of Gender, Grade Level, and School Demographics to Middle School Students’ Knowledge of Appropriate Behavior and their Behaviors in Using Social Networking Sites

... Appropriate Behavior and their Behaviors in Using Social Networking Sites1 Stacey L. Kite Rob... more ... Appropriate Behavior and their Behaviors in Using Social Networking Sites1 Stacey L. Kite Robert K. Gable ... was composed of 2 items that directly queried the students on their bullying behaviors on both myspace and instant messenger sites (Lenhart; Ma). Finally, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Online and offline social networks: Use of social networking sites by emerging adults

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2008

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