Unravelling the social network: theory and research

Merchant, Guy

doi:10.1080/17439884.2011.567992

Cited by 105 publications

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“…When combined with the finding of these respondents also being younger, results are in line with studies where age was found to be a predictor of user naiveté online (Merchant, 2012). Furthermore, when considering our finding concerning the valuation of online community, many requiring some degree of anonymity, a further confirmation can be put forth; in the online space where users seek identification and validation through community, trust is more readily displayed by young people as relational intimacy is experienced (Livingstone, 2008).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

“…The stage provided by SNS allows for an abundance of relational possibilities through various avenues for personal expression (Merchant, 2012;Shaw & Gant, 2002). Furthermore, SNS involves a unique mode of interaction, as social presence is modified by technology through the removal of live face-to-face communication.…”

Section: Internet Anonymity As a Multifaceted Interactional Phenomenonmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Central to the draw of online groups are the aspects of common interest or shared identity characteristics; there is a sharing of common objectives and behavioral norms (Ellison et al, 2007). Notably, age is a predictor of user naiveté online, where young people seeking identification and validation are more likely to display trust once relational intimacy is experienced (Livingstone, 2008;Merchant, 2012).…”

Section: Age Gender and Relational Dynamics Onlinementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Young people who avoid face-to-face interaction are more likely to connect with others online, where some form of anonymity can be used to encourage self-disclosure (Merchant, 2012;Sheldon, 2008). This self-disclosure is a key component to relationship formation and maintenance as it fosters social trust both online and offline (Fogel & Nehmadb, 2009;Sheldon, 2009).…”

Section: Age Gender and Relational Dynamics Onlinementioning

confidence: 99%

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Who prefers anonymous self-expression online? A survey-based study of Finns aged 15–30 years

Keipi

Oksanen

Räsänen

2014

Information, Communication & Society

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The dominance of computer-mediated communication in the online relational landscape continues to affect millions of users; yet, few studies have identified and analyzed characteristics shared by those specifically valuing its anonymous aspects for selfexpression. This article identifies and investigates key characteristics of such users through online survey by two samples of Finnish users of social networking sites aged 15-30 years (n = 1013; 544). Various characteristics espoused by those especially valuing anonymity for self-expression online were identified and analyzed in relation to the users in question. Favoring anonymity was positively correlated with both grandiosity, a component of narcissism, and low self-esteem. In addition, users with stronger anonymity preference tended to be younger, highly trusting, having strong ties to online communities while having few offline friends. Findings emphasize the significance of a deeper understanding of how anonymity effects and attracts users seeking its benefits while also providing new insights into how user characteristics interact depending on motivation.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Internet Anonymity As a Multifaceted Interactional Phenomenonmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Age Gender and Relational Dynamics Onlinementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Age Gender and Relational Dynamics Onlinementioning

confidence: 99%

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Who prefers anonymous self-expression online? A survey-based study of Finns aged 15–30 years

Keipi

Oksanen

Räsänen

2014

Information, Communication & Society

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“…The amount of content and social interaction in these networks have catapulted them to one of the primary sources of IL [41]. This, in turn, has driven the entire process of IL to adopt a more social character [42,43]. For example, the extend of Facebook's influence in education, coupled with the fact that it has been observed that students are more likely to express themselves on a social network than in an LMS [44], has led many education institutions to establish a presence there in order to be in touch with their students [45].…”

Section: Social Interaction Componentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Designing an informal learning support framework

Galanis

Mayol

Forment

et al. 2015

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality

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Informal learning, alongside competence-based learning and learning outcomes is getting a lot of attention lately. A large number of countries and organizations are busy defining guidelines for validating and evaluating informal learning experiences and formalizing its outcomes. In a globalized society where technology has brought together different cultures and educational systems, managing to keep track of a learner´s competences is a daunting task, and especially when trying to take into account the competences acquired through informal means. We are proposing a framework to gather, organize, evaluate and showcase a user's informal learning using a largely social approach.

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Research trends in social network sites’ educational use: a review of publications in all SSCI journals to 2015

Akçayır

2016

Review of Education

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In the current study, 247 articles dealing with the use of SNSs (social network sites) in education and published in Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) journals up to 2015 were analysed. The articles' demographic (year, learner type, used SNS, major contributing countries, and academic discipline) and topic trends were determined. As a result of the analyses that were conducted, the research topics were classified into nine groups (learner outcomes, instructional approaches, contributions to education, dispositions, demographics, interaction, comparison, support and others). These nine topics were subsequently divided into relevant sub-topics. The findings demonstrate that the number of studies dealing with the educational use of SNSs is increasing each year. Significant numbers of research studies have investigated higher education. The topic of learner outcomes has also become a trend topic. Other findings obtained are discussed in detail, the existing gaps in the literature are determined and several suggestions are made regarding future research.

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Unravelling the social network: theory and research

Cited by 105 publications

References 20 publications

Who prefers anonymous self-expression online? A survey-based study of Finns aged 15–30 years

Who prefers anonymous self-expression online? A survey-based study of Finns aged 15–30 years

Designing an informal learning support framework

Research trends in social network sites’ educational use: a review of publications in all SSCI journals to 2015

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