scholarly journals How Much Are “Many People” on Facebook? Interpretations of Vague Quantifiers in Online and Offline Contexts

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110322
Author(s):  
Ricarda Moll ◽  
Anna Jori Lücke ◽  
Rainer Bromme
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Large Audience ◽  
Vague Quantifiers ◽  
Open Question

In an increasingly interconnected world, many people handle large parts of their communication online, often via social networking sites (SNS). In contrast to face-to-face communication, messages on SNS are accessible by potentially unknown and large audiences. However, it is an open question what users actually perceive as a large audience, or else as many people in SNS contexts. Exploring this question from a psycholinguistic perspective, we investigated the meaning of vague quantifiers such as “few” or “many” with regard to audiences in different contexts in two experiments. In Experiment 1, participants assigned numbers to quantifiers describing audiences in online versus offline and private versus public contexts. In Experiment 2, including the same items as Experiment 1, participants rated the appropriateness of specific numbers of people that were described by a quantifier. Our results show, for example, that people assigned larger numbers to quantifiers for online than for offline contexts. This was also true when access to the information was supposed to be restricted which implies a (scalar) change of privacy expectations.

Influence of Social Media on Dating Relationships of Emerging Adults in Nigerian Universities

2017 ◽  
pp. 168-177
Author(s):  
Olufemi Adeniyi Fawole ◽  
Olasunkanmi Adebiyi Osho
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Dating Relationships ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Dating Couples ◽  
The Hours ◽  
The University

Social media play important roles in creating a person's sense of reality, recreating face-to-face interactions on the web by allowing people to interact either publicly of privately. Social networking sites helps in maintaining relationship with individuals who may not be closer to one; used to express romantic relationships through profile pictures or posts on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Uber Social etc. This chapter focused on the influence of Facebook on communication between emerging adults in dating relationships. A total of seventy-seven participants comprising students from the University of Lagos, Nigeria aged between 19 and 29 years, took part in different focus group discussions. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The results revealed that majority of the dating couples spent long hours on Facebook daily and they did not feel comfortable with the hours spent on Facebook by their partner chatting with friends on a regular basis.

Usage of Social Networking Sites Among Post Graduate Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 148-168
Author(s):  
S. Thanuskodi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Social ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The University

Social networking sites over the years have changed from a few user-based sites into a phenomena that has become a platform for a huge number of users. However, the growth and development of social networking sites have brought great concerns on parents and educational authorities with respect to potential risks that are facing the university students as they use online social networking frequently for gathering information. The risk associated with social networking sites when used for oral communication rather than face-to-face communication results in damaging interpersonal communication among the users. The results obtained from this study have shown that a reasonable number of university students use the social networking sites. Therefore, the popularity of the social networking usage by university students of Tamil Nadu and the benefits it has on the student-users have been confirmed from the findings of this study. There are also various purposes for which the students use the social networking sites to achieve and that have been investigated. Technology is a double-edged sword. Its power for bad and good resides in the users. Based on this, it is instructive to note that the relevant government authorities have to take good measures to ensure that they (student) are made to be aware of how and why they use the social networking sites.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Networking Sites on Interpersonal Relationship among Teenager: A Sociological Analysis in the District of Bagerhat

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-27
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Monthly Expenditure

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are clearly becoming an authentic and chosen form of Communication. At present, utilize of SNSs amongst teenage students has enlarged, and utilize of SNS has extensive influence on these students in various ways, especially on their interpersonal relationships. The current study is placed in this context to determine the influence of SNS on interpersonal relationships of the teenager, and also find out the impetus of utilize, interest, as well as danger associated with SNS among the college student. In this study students finished a questionnaire that utilizes of SNSs from Khalilur Rahman Degree College, Shahed Hemayet Uddin Girl’s High School, and Wajed Memorial Secondary School at Mollahat Upazila for creating primary data; It was established that the utilize of SNS has a result on interpersonal relationships of a teenager, particularly with their members of family, and friends. We were also found that how much average time they take up on SNSs, what kind of alter has occurred in their face to face relationship. The study also tries to reveal the benefit and dangers associated with SNSs among teenagers. The study found that, although the SNSs have supported improve relationships among teenagers as friends, they have also created some negative effects such as losing their time, increase crime, and immoral activities, and increase their monthly expenditure. It provides an outlook for exploring the technological implications of a society in the domain of sociology.

Social Networks and Trust in e-Commerce

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Scott Erickson ◽  
Kurt Komaromi ◽  
Fahri Unsal
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Virtual Environments ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Retailing ◽  
User Reviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Brand Building ◽  
Building Activities ◽  
Institutional Credibility

Online retailing has always had trust issues because of the absence of face-to-face contact and other contextual factors that usually enhance confidence in an exchange. Over the years, institutional credibility solutions such as external certifications, user reviews, and brand building activities have helped to build trust in virtual environments, resulting in the recent rapid growth of e-tailing. With the advent of Web 2.0, and especially social networking sites, firms are looking at new avenues to connect with consumers. This paper compares trust levels and more specific aspects of trust across various items related to institutional credibility and community. The data suggest that users perceive differences in websites and that these perceptions influence their trust in those sites.

The Use of Web 2.0 Technologies in Formal and Informal Learning Settings

2016 ◽  
pp. 1150-1172
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Best ◽  
Diane N. Buhay ◽  
Katherine McGuire ◽  
Signe Gurholt ◽  
Shari Foley
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Specific Class ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning

It is often assumed that because the current generation of students is more technologically competent than previous generations, they would prefer to use technology for both formal and informal learning. The results of a series of empirical studies indicated that students in formal settings preferred face-to-face contact with their instructors and used Web 2.0 tools for communication and to complete specific class assignments; in their personal lives, these technologies were used for communication, music and video downloads, and online gaming. Although students did not use social networking in their classes, the use of these tools may provide educators with an alternative to course management systems. Results from a community sample indicated a preference towards using the Internet for information gathering, and even though respondents reported that the incorporation of social networking sites in informal education settings would be nice, it was not expected. Overall, both student and community participants utilized technology that was familiar to them. Thus, assuming technological competence in our students and implementing various technological applications in the classroom may be counterproductive if guidance and training are not provided.

The Use of Web 2.0 Technologies in Formal and Informal Learning Settings

2015 ◽  
pp. 1123-1144
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Best ◽  
Diane N. Buhay ◽  
Katherine McGuire ◽  
Signe Gurholt ◽  
Shari Foley
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Specific Class ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Formal And Informal Learning

It is often assumed that because the current generation of students is more technologically competent than previous generations, they would prefer to use technology for both formal and informal learning. The results of a series of empirical studies indicated that students in formal settings preferred face-to-face contact with their instructors and used Web 2.0 tools for communication and to complete specific class assignments; in their personal lives, these technologies were used for communication, music and video downloads, and online gaming. Although students did not use social networking in their classes, the use of these tools may provide educators with an alternative to course management systems. Results from a community sample indicated a preference towards using the Internet for information gathering, and even though respondents reported that the incorporation of social networking sites in informal education settings would be nice, it was not expected. Overall, both student and community participants utilized technology that was familiar to them. Thus, assuming technological competence in our students and implementing various technological applications in the classroom may be counterproductive if guidance and training are not provided.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Networking Sites on Interpersonal Relationship among Teenager: A Sociological Analysis in the District of Bagerhat

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 14-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Shahin Parvez ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Monthly Expenditure

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are clearly becoming an authentic and chosen form of Communication. At present, utilize of SNSs amongst teenage students has enlarged, and utilize of SNS has extensive influence on these students in various ways, especially on their interpersonal relationships. The current study is placed in this context to determine the influence of SNS on interpersonal relationships of the teenager, and also find out the impetus of utilize, interest, as well as danger associated with SNS among the college student. In this study students finished a questionnaire that utilizes of SNSs from Khalilur Rahman Degree College, Shahed Hemayet Uddin Girl’s High School, and Wajed Memorial Secondary School at Mollahat Upazila for creating primary data; It was established that the utilize of SNS has a result on interpersonal relationships of a teenager, particularly with their members of family, and friends. We were also found that how much average time they take up on SNSs, what kind of alter has occurred in their face to face relationship. The study also tries to reveal the benefit and dangers associated with SNSs among teenagers. The study found that, although the SNSs have supported improve relationships among teenagers as friends, they have also created some negative effects such as losing their time, increase crime, and immoral activities, and increase their monthly expenditure. It provides an outlook for exploring the technological implications of a society in the domain of sociology.

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