scholarly journals Social Media and 21st-Century Child and Youth Care Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. p12
Author(s):  
Tipenga Arago ◽  
Sadia Ali ◽  
Tahany Dassouki ◽  
Simonne Massner ◽  
Dominique Mendiola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Youth Care ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Child And Youth Care ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The exponential growth of online information and communication technologies such as texting and social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat have opened up new possibilities for child and youth care (CYC) practitioners to engage with children, youth, and families. Yet very little is known about the therapeutic use of these technologies as a direct CYC practice method. Hence, this qualitative, course-based research project aimed to explore the use of social media as a therapeutic practice by CYC students at MacEwan University. The Instagram social networking site was used to collect data. A thematic analysis identified four overarching themes: (a) a relationship, engagement, and communication building tool, (b) a source of support and information, (c) a creative space for self-expression, and (d) a safe place. The results of this course-based study indicate that CYC students use social media responsibly in their work with children, youth, and families. The use of social media appears to have a positive impact and beneficial use in CYC as long as it is utilized and maintained in a professional manner. More research into social media is, however, required to help CYC practitioners keep pace with information and communication technologies and become well-informed about their use and misuse.

Polish Firms' Innovation Capability for Competitiveness via Information Technologies and Social Media Implementation

2017 ◽  
pp. 191-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Androniki Kavoura ◽  
Leszek Koziol
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
It Capabilities ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Effective Use

This chapter examines the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as innovative tools and the use of Social Media (SM) by Polish medium and small sized companies. The chapter aims to present the scope and importance of the use of Information Technology (IT) and SM in the process of companies' functioning and management. Presentation of the results of empirical research is another important aim. Companies' assessment of IT tools and SM's effective use as a prerequisite to improve the company performance is also examined. This is an exploratory study based on a sample of 166 southern Polish firms and it adds to the scant literature on firms' internal IT capabilities to support SM. The paper makes a theoretical and practical contribution in that it brings forth the emerging theme of IT resources that small and medium-sized enterprises adapt to their processes. It further examines the SM use from these firms based on the IT technology they implement as a whole. Managerial implications for marketers are provided since findings illustrate the tendency from small and medium-sized Polish companies not to implement ICTs and SM to a full extent and they could further incorporate SM in the firms' advertising and communication campaigns. Limitations and further research are discussed.

scholarly journals Attitudes Towards the Use of Social Media as a Tool for Marketing

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Gómez Molina ◽  
Lemy Bran Piedrahita ◽  
Alejandro Valencia Arias ◽  
Claudia Milena Arias Arciniegas ◽  
Alejandro Silva Cortés ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Consumer Attitude ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Marketing Tool ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Information Database

AbstractThe accelerated progress of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has made that marketing strategies are strengthened through the construction, personalization and socialization of information, which is one of the main dynamic social media. The aim of this article is to identify the trends and evolution of attitudes towards the use of social media as a marketing tool. For this, a bibliometric analysis was developed, divided into two stages: obtaining information (database and search equation), and obtaining bibliometric indicators (quantity, quality and structure) between 2008 and 2016. Among the results it is observed that increasing topics are centered on: Consumer Attitude, Health, Advertizing, Communication y Consumer Behavior.

Effective Cultural Communication via Information and Communication Technologies and Social Media Use

2018 ◽  
pp. 7002-7013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Androniki Kavoura ◽  
Stella Sylaiou
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Cultural Organizations ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Cultural organizations need to adopt contemporary methods and ways of communication for heritage management. Raising people's interest for cultural heritage may take place via the implementation of innovative communication tools that allow for engagement to take place. Research though has shown that cultural organizations are more reluctant than firms are to implement a two-way communication process with new technologies and social media. Do cultural organizations employ Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and social media in an interactive approach? This chapter aims to illustrate the significance that should be attributed to innovation through the use of technology for communication purposes by cultural organizations. The way communication trends take place in the field of cultural management and communication is presented, along with an overview of the technological outlook that can be invaluable. The use of innovative communication tools that are employed by cultural organizations for their communication strategies has been little researched as a topic. This study aims to add to the literature on the use of social media, mobile devices and ICTs by cultural organizations.

Polish Firms' Innovation Capability for Competitiveness via Information Technologies and Social Media Implementation

2018 ◽  
pp. 1913-1935
Author(s):  
Androniki Kavoura ◽  
Leszek Koziol
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
It Capabilities ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Effective Use

This chapter examines the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as innovative tools and the use of Social Media (SM) by Polish medium and small sized companies. The chapter aims to present the scope and importance of the use of Information Technology (IT) and SM in the process of companies' functioning and management. Presentation of the results of empirical research is another important aim. Companies' assessment of IT tools and SM's effective use as a prerequisite to improve the company performance is also examined. This is an exploratory study based on a sample of 166 southern Polish firms and it adds to the scant literature on firms' internal IT capabilities to support SM. The paper makes a theoretical and practical contribution in that it brings forth the emerging theme of IT resources that small and medium-sized enterprises adapt to their processes. It further examines the SM use from these firms based on the IT technology they implement as a whole. Managerial implications for marketers are provided since findings illustrate the tendency from small and medium-sized Polish companies not to implement ICTs and SM to a full extent and they could further incorporate SM in the firms' advertising and communication campaigns. Limitations and further research are discussed.

Effective Cultural Communication via Information and Communication Technologies and Social Media Use

2019 ◽  
pp. 377-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Androniki Kavoura ◽  
Stella Sylaiou
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Interactive Approach ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Cultural Organizations ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Cultural organizations need to adopt contemporary methods and ways of communication for heritage management. Raising people's interest for cultural heritage may take place via the implementation of innovative communication tools that allow for engagement to take place. Research though has shown that cultural organizations are more reluctant than firms are to implement a two-way communication process with new technologies and social media. Do cultural organizations employ information and communication technologies (ICTs) and social media in an interactive approach? This chapter aims to illustrate the significance that should be attributed to innovation through the use of technology for communication purposes by cultural organizations. The way communication trends take place in the field of cultural management and communication is presented, along with an overview of the technological outlook that can be invaluable. The use of innovative communication tools that are employed by cultural organizations for their communication strategies has been little researched as a topic. This study aims to add to the literature on the use of social media, mobile devices, and ICTs by cultural organizations.

The Use of Social Media by Local Governments

2018 ◽  
pp. 294-310
Author(s):  
Diaz Romero Leocadia
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Political Economic

This chapter describes how social media, if correctly used, can enhance cultural, political, economic and social engagement. They also represent key communication tools for administrators to highlight the principles of openness, transparency, and to promote civic engagement. Nowadays, local governments have launched social media strategies. After reviewing necessary categories such as E-Government and E-Democracy, this chapter explores in what ways the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can benefit governance, and foster transparency, participation. The chapter describes contemporary setbacks and challenges officials at the local level which have been encountered in the implementation and development of social media. Finally, it offers an empirical approach of the utilization of ICTs by the Office of the Mayor of New York City and, therefore, describes the portal NYC.gov.

The Use of Social Media by Local Governments

2022 ◽  
pp. 482-498
Author(s):  
Diaz Romero Leocadia
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Political Economic

This chapter describes how social media, if correctly used, can enhance cultural, political, economic and social engagement. They also represent key communication tools for administrators to highlight the principles of openness, transparency, and to promote civic engagement. Nowadays, local governments have launched social media strategies. After reviewing necessary categories such as E-Government and E-Democracy, this chapter explores in what ways the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can benefit governance, and foster transparency, participation. The chapter describes contemporary setbacks and challenges officials at the local level which have been encountered in the implementation and development of social media. Finally, it offers an empirical approach of the utilization of ICTs by the Office of the Mayor of New York City and, therefore, describes the portal NYC.gov.

Technologies Disability and Inclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Brusell
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Information And Communication

When modern technology permeates every corner of life, there are ignited more and more hopes among the disabled to be compensated for the loss of mobility and participation in normal life, and with Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Exoskeleton Technologies and truly hands free technologies (HMI), it's possible for the disabled to be included in the social and pedagogic spheres, especially via computers and smartphones with social media apps and digital instruments for Augmented Reality (AR) .In this paper a nouvel HMI technology is presented with relevance for the inclusion of disabled in every day life with specific focus on the future development of "smart cities" and "smart homes".

scholarly journals How Are Techno-Stressors Associated with Mental Health and Work Outcomes? A Systematic Review of Occupational Exposure to Information and Communication Technologies within the Technostress Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (16) ◽  
pp. 8673
Author(s):  
Prem Borle ◽  
Kathrin Reichel ◽  
Fiona Niebuhr ◽  
Susanne Voelter-Mahlknecht
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Work Outcome ◽  
Information And Communication

The technostress model has introduced different factors to consider when assessing how information and communication technologies impact individuals in different work settings. This systematic review gathers evidence regarding associations between occupational exposure to technostress and health or work outcomes. In addition, we highlight typical methodological constraints of the technostress model. We conducted electronic literature searches in June 2020 (PubMed, PubMed Central, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycInfo, PsycArticles) and independently screened 321 articles. We report on 21 articles meeting eligibility criteria (working population, technostress exposure, health or work outcome, quantitative design). The most frequently examined techno-stressors, i.e., factors of technostress, were techno-overload and techno-invasion. Techno-stressors were consistently associated with adverse health and work outcomes, apart from a positive impact on work engagement. However, studies may be subject to considerable conceptual overlap between exposure and outcome measures. Future technostress research would benefit from reducing heterogeneity in technostress measures, assessing their external validity and focussing on specific techno-stressors.

ICTs and Their Impact on Women's Roles and Evolution within Developing Societies

2015 ◽  
pp. 1452-1473
Author(s):  
Ana-Cristina Ionescu
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Western World ◽  
The Internet ◽  
New Information ◽  
The World ◽  
Promote Gender Equality ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Modern Technologies

The Internet is definitely the most complex and dynamic technical and cultural phenomenon that humanity ever experienced. Nevertheless, despite its positive impact on the Western world, Web 2.0 has yet to prove its power in the undeveloped regions of the globe, where the Internet Era is still at its dawn. In developing countries, the barriers that women face, such as poverty or social imbalances, establish significant challenges that hinder connectivity and access to modern technologies. In this context, the chapter discusses the evolution of gender speech in relation to new Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The authors determine whether the declarations and plans for action that were issued subsequent to the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing enhanced the establishment of gendered policies on ICTs, particularly in the undeveloped regions of the world, and whether, in this way, they empower women, contribute to combating women's poverty, and promote gender equality.

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