The Influence of Culture on Instagram Use

Al-Kandari, Ali A.; Al-Hunaiyyan, Ahmed; Alhajri, Rana

doi:10.12720/jait.7.1.54-57

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“…The studies [22,21] support our findings that, despite the positive views of m-learning by the instructors and their positive opinions about its value, male and female instructors of all ages are concerned about the cultural and social implications of using m-learning and social media tools in education in Kuwait. This study shows that instructors have neutral perceptions regarding the fact that mlearning and social media allow males and females greater interaction.…”

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“…They believed that this has a significant impact on the attitudes and norms that influence the behavior towards the use of mobile technologies [21]. Similarly, [22] sought to determine the influence of culture on Instagram use among males and females in Kuwait. The results revealed that males are more likely than females to disclose personal photos and personal information.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Instructors Age and Gender Differences in the Acceptance of Mobile Learning

Al-Hunaiyyan¹,

Alhajri²,

Al-Sharhan³

2017

Int. J. Interact. Mob. Technol.

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Abstract-Mobile learning uses promising technologies that offer a space for collaborative and ubiquities learning, and its acceptance by individuals is critical for its acceptance. This article concerns a study conducted in Kuwait to examine instructor perceptions of m-learning and social media learning tools, as well as to investigate instructor gender and age differences to better understand social and cultural issues that affect the implementation of m-learning in Kuwait. A questionnaire was administered to 132 instructors from different higher education institutions. Results revealed that instructors have moderately positive opinions about m-learning. The findings also confirm significant gender and age differences and reports social and cultural influence that may act as barriers to the implementation of m-learning. Understanding these issues provides insight as to how these technologies are adopted, and allows us to develop better strategies and systems to assist individual instructors better integrate mobile technology into teaching and learning.

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confidence: 76%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Instructors Age and Gender Differences in the Acceptance of Mobile Learning

Al-Hunaiyyan¹,

Alhajri²,

Al-Sharhan³

2017

Int. J. Interact. Mob. Technol.

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“…In the uses and gratifications theory, it is emphasized that the audience is active in determining which media should be chosen to meet their needs [8]. The existence of media institutions as a source of information is no longer dominant, but it is the audience that moves the mass media to fulfill their needs or interests.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of Socio-Culture for the Use of Instagram among Students

Fungsihan¹,

Rasyida²,

Amalinda³

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The use of Instagram from only sharing photos or videos and interacting with users has become a place for personal branding such as business events, information sources, and publications to get appreciation. Among students, the purpose of using Instagram can also change from the purpose of initial account creation. Different goals can be influenced by the needs and suitability of media content. To examine the socio-culture of Instagram usage patterns among students, research was conducted using a data collection method using a questionnaire. The results show the suitability of content and objectives do not affect the intensity of use, but affect the intensity of data upload. Appropriateness of content affects the choice of Instagram users to take advantage of privacy features. Based on these two things, it can be concluded that the intensity and use of privacy features affect personal branding, because the intensity of the influence of the level of communication of users with the audience, while the use of privacy features will affect the level of audience curiosity towards user data.

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“…Through this platform, individuals and organizations create profiles, share and exchange information on various activities and interests [11]. Instagram is built on having followers like family, friends or strangers who follow the updates of Instagrammers' life via posted pictures and videos [12].…”

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Overcoming the Influence of Social Media based on Students’ Gender Differences

Maranita¹,

Avicienna²,

Muawanah³

et al. 2019

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This study investigates the causal relationships between social media (Instagram) use of college students based on gender differences. We conducted a panel survey targeting State University of Malang college students and analyzed 50 responses which proportion is 50% males and 50% females to get balanced and maximum results. The following results were produced: (a) The college students in the study reported that students use social media as entertainment, friendship, and as well as a place to find news they like and need. Instagram is also used as a media for exchanging information that is assured by them; (b) for male students, instagram is used as a media to find their favorite news such as sports news and games, and this has no effect on their social life.; and (c) for female students, instagram is a part of their lives.

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The Influence of Culture on Instagram Use

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Instructors Age and Gender Differences in the Acceptance of Mobile Learning

Instructors Age and Gender Differences in the Acceptance of Mobile Learning

Analysis of Socio-Culture for the Use of Instagram among Students

Overcoming the Influence of Social Media based on Students’ Gender Differences

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