Investigating the Role of Problem Severity and Channel Publicness on the Sophistication of Support-Seeking Messages on Social Network Sites: A Replication Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Buehler ◽  
Ashley M. Peterson ◽  
Andrew C. High
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Replication Study ◽  
Support Seeking ◽  
Problem Severity

Smeerolie en/of lijm?

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanny Kuijsters-Timmers ◽  
John Goedee ◽  
Roger T.A.J. Leenders
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Replication Study ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Mediating Factor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Lubricant and/or glue? The role of social network sites in voluntary sports clubs Although almost every voluntary sports club (VSC) in the Netherlands facilitates one or more social network sites (SNSs), the impact on attitude and behaviour of members is under researched. Our study aims to examine whether members’ use of organizational social network sites of their sports clubs (ClubSNS use) is a mediating factor for (1) supporting the sports club, and (2) continuing membership. Building on research among runners, we conducted a conceptual replication study of Mahan III, Seo, Jordan and Funk (2015). Results from a survey among members of voluntary sports clubs (n = 1009) revealed that ClubSNS use was a mediator to supportive and loyal membership. This research demonstrates the theoretical potential of organizational SNSs for activating and retaining members. Furthermore, practical implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.

Tweet, share, like? De rol van sociaalnetwerksites van sportverenigingen bij de ontwikkeling van het clubgevoel van leden

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanny Kuijsters-Timmers ◽  
John Goedee ◽  
Roger Leenders
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sports Clubs ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Practical Implications

Tweet, share, like? The role of social network sites at voluntary sports clubs in developing membership involvement The number of organizations that use social network sites (SNSs) for internal communication is growing rapidly. However, little is known about the use and perceptions of SNSs in member organizations, such as voluntary sports clubs (VSCs). In a survey, members of the Dutch VSCs (n = 129) were asked about their use and perceptions of their clubs’ social network sites (ClubSNSs) and aspects of involvement with their club. Foremost, ClubSNSs are characterized as informative, interactive, and entertaining channels, as indicated by significant relationships with the content types on ClubSNSs. Furthermore, content about sports, the club, and the members are important. Finally, ClubSNSs contribute to membership involvement through the identification of members with their sports club. The main contributions of this study are the insights into the use and perceptions of SNSs in member organizations, such as VSCs. Practical implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Access-Control Prediction in Social Network Sites: Examining the Role of Homophily

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolás E. Díaz Ferreyra ◽  
Tobias Hecking ◽  
H. Ulrich Hoppe ◽  
Maritta Heisel
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Access Control ◽  
Social Network Sites

The small, disloyal fake news audience: The role of audience availability in fake news consumption

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 3720-3737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob L Nelson ◽  
Harsh Taneja
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
News Media ◽  
Presidential Election ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
High Availability ◽  
Small Subset ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Media Environment ◽  
Internet Users

In light of the recent US election, many fear that “fake news” has become a force of enormous reach and influence within the news media environment. We draw on well-established theories of audience behavior to argue that the online fake news audience, like most niche content, would be a small subset of the total news audience, especially those with high availability. By examining online visitation data across mobile and desktop platforms in the months leading up to and following the 2016 presidential election, we indeed find the fake news audience comprises a small, disloyal group of heavy Internet users. We also find that social network sites play an outsized role in generating traffic to fake news. With this revised understanding, we revisit the democratic implications of the fake news crisis.

scholarly journals Public knowledge of alternative media in times of algorithmically personalized news

2021 ◽  
pp. 146144482110210
Author(s):  
Tilman Klawier ◽  
Fabian Prochazka ◽  
Wolfgang Schweiger
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Alternative Media ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Actual Knowledge ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Different Types

Citizens are likely to encounter various types of alternative media online, especially on algorithmically personalized news channels (APNC) like social network sites or search engines. It is unclear, however, to what degree they are aware of these outlets and familiar with the concept of alternative media. This study investigates the relation between exposure to alternative media and knowledge of them, taking the role of APNC into account. Analyzing representative survey data of German Internet users, we find a gap: While many individuals report to use alternative media, few of them are able to name alternative media titles matching scholarly conceptions. Although the use of APNC increases self-reported exposure to alternative media, it does not improve actual knowledge of them. All in all, many Internet users have little awareness of alternative media and do not clearly distinguish between different types of sources they come across online.

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