Conceptualizing Codes of Conduct in Social Networking Communities

2010 ◽  
pp. 27-43
Author(s):  
Ann Dutton Ewbank ◽  
Adam G. Kay ◽  
Teresa S. Foulger ◽  
Heather L. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Social Responses ◽  
Moral Framework ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Social Networking Tools

This chapter reviews the capabilities of social networking tools and links those capabilities to recent legal and ethical controversies involving use of social networking tools such as Facebook and MySpace. A social cognitive moral framework is applied to explore and analyze the ethical issues present in these incidents. Three ethical vulnerabilities are identified in the use of social networking tools: 1) the medium provides a magnified forum for public humiliation or hazing, 2) a blurring of boundaries exists between private and public information on social networking sites, and 3) the medium merges individuals’ professional and non-professional identities. Prevalent legal and social responses to these kinds of incidents are considered and implications are suggested for encouraging responsible use. The chapter includes a description of the authors’ current research with preservice students involving an intervention whereby students read and think about real cases where educators use social networking. The intervention was created to improve students’ critical thinking about the ethical issues involved. Recommendations for applying institutional codes of conduct to ethical dilemmas involving online tools are discussed.

Conceptualizing Codes of Conduct in Social Networking Communities

2010 ◽  
pp. 2096-2112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Dutton Ewbank ◽  
Adam G. Kay ◽  
Teresa S. Foulger ◽  
Heather L. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Social Responses ◽  
Moral Framework ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Social Networking Tools

This chapter reviews the capabilities of social networking tools and links those capabilities to recent legal and ethical controversies involving use of social networking tools such as Facebook and MySpace. A social cognitive moral framework is applied to explore and analyze the ethical issues present in these incidents. Three ethical vulnerabilities are identified in the use of social networking tools: 1) the medium provides a magnified forum for public humiliation or hazing, 2) a blurring of boundaries exists between private and public information on social networking sites, and 3) the medium merges individuals’ professional and non-professional identities. Prevalent legal and social responses to these kinds of incidents are considered and implications are suggested for encouraging responsible use. The chapter includes a description of the authors’ current research with preservice students involving an intervention whereby students read and think about real cases where educators use social networking. The intervention was created to improve students’ critical thinking about the ethical issues involved. Recommendations for applying institutional codes of conduct to ethical dilemmas involving online tools are discussed.

Influence of Social Networking Sites on Civic Participation in Higher Education Context

2017 ◽  
pp. 66-86
Author(s):  
Seyedali Ahrari ◽  
Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh ◽  
Bahaman Abu Samah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Civic Participation ◽  
Engagement Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Participation In Higher Education

This book chapter introduces the debate on youth civic participation specifically looking at the benefits in the higher educational context. This chapter promotes the recent level and character of using the social networking sites and their possibility to admit for the growth of higher education towards student civic participation. The chapter also reviews the recent studies on the civic uses of the social networking sites and argues the learning methods and consequences that could be practiced by learners and instructors when using the social networking sites for civic participation. Hence, the Bandura's social cognitive theory and cognitive engagement theory will be applied to create the framework for exploring the influence of civic efficacy and knowledge, access to civic information on the social networking sites, and civic interest on the association between the social networking sites and youth civic participation. It helps in recognizing the motivation that inspires the youth online civic participation actions in the higher educational settings.

Emerging Technologies for Dementia Patient Monitoring

2017 ◽  
pp. 110-154
Author(s):  
Tarik Qassem
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Dementia Patient ◽  
Independent Life ◽  
Use Of The Internet

In this chapter, the author explores the available technologies that can enhance the Quality of Life of individuals with dementia. He investigates the foundations of telemetry, different sensor technologies, Context-Aware Systems, and the use of the Internet of Thing in supporting those to live an independent life. The author reviews the use of Smart Homes in supporting individuals with dementia. He then discusses the role of social networking sites in keeping this group connected. In addition to that, the author examines the use of Global Poisoning System (GPS) technology in management of wandering behaviour and the possible use of the currently available technologies in the detection, diagnosing the cause, assessing the response to treatment, as well as prevention of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD). This is followed by a brief discussion of the acceptability and the ethical issues that surround the use of these technologies.

Web 2.0, Virtual Worlds, and Real Ethical Issues

2010 ◽  
pp. 105-117
Author(s):  
Sue Conger
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Industrial Espionage ◽  
Local Norms ◽  
Illegal Activities

Social networking sites, enabled by Web 2.0 technologies and embodied in role-playing virtual worlds, are gaining in popularity and use both for recreational and business purposes. Behavioral controls can be regulated through program code restrictions, rules of conduct, and local norms. Most vendor hosts of virtual worlds use code restrictions sparingly, restricting only overtly illegal activities. Otherwise, all worlds publish some form of rules of conduct and rely on the development of in-world local norms to regulate behavior. As a result, many unethical forms of behavior have arisen, including griefing, fragging, and industrial espionage. There is no sure method of solving the unethical forms of behavior unless strong social norms develop; therefore, users must take precautions when acting in virtual worlds to understand how to avoid or deflect virtual attacks of different types.

Libraries at the Crossroads

2016 ◽  
pp. 2009-2024
Author(s):  
Akakandelwa Akakandelwa
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
The Third ◽  
Networking Technologies ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Social Networking Tools

This chapter discusses the various ethical challenges librarians face as they provide library services through the use of social networking technologies. Specifically, the chapter identifies the major ethical issues being encountered by librarians in the use of social media, the implications to professional practice, and the mitigation strategies that can be used to address these issues. The first section is a brief introduction to social networking tools and their uses in the provision of library services. It also discusses the benefits of adoption of social media in libraries. The second section discusses the major ethical challenges being faced by libraries as they integrate social media in their outreach programmes. The third section discusses implications of use of social media in the provision of library services and attempts to recommend measures and practices librarians should undertake to ensure ethical use of social media in their operations. The fourth section is a conclusion to the chapter.

Medical students’ and residents’ use of online social networking tools: Implications for teaching professionalism in medical education

First Monday ◽  
2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard E Ferdig ◽  
Kara Dawson ◽  
Erik W Black ◽  
Nicole M. Paradise Black ◽  
Lindsay A. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Social Networking Tools

This study sought to determine if and how 501 medical students and 312 residents are using Facebook at a large university in the Southeastern United States. Results reveal that medical students and residents are using Facebook and about two-thirds of users maintain public profiles. While there is variation in the types of information provide within profiles, many medical students seem unaware of or unconcerned with the possible ramifications of sharing personal information in publicly-available online profiles even though such information could impact their professional lives. Thus, this study provides data based evidence that online tools such as social networking sites should become a part of the dialogue related to preparing future physicians to meet the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGE) professionalism competency.

scholarly journals Usage of Social Networking Tools by Rural Youth in Transfer of Technology - An Overview

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
P. Radhakrishnan ◽  
N. Sriram ◽  
N. Manivannan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Rural Youth ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Time Utilization ◽  
Social Networking Tools

The utilization of social media tools is an integral part of rural youth lives today. Over some time utilization of social media has been changed the attention of rural youth. The development of rural youths on social media has reached at a different level, without social media, every individual of rural youth cannot think about the direction of their respective growth and futures. The research studies on the utilization of social media conducted across the world by different authors and review extensively for drawing constructive inference for future study and reference. The development of rural youth on social media is now leading to addiction. The major sources and several studies reported that it is widely accepted the overutilization of social media has a profound negative influence on the rural youths. This study highlights the main purposes of utilizing social media by rural youth and to attempt have been made to find out the time spent on surfing the various social networking sites. This study focuses on the major and the positive and negative effects of utilizing social media on the life of rural youths.

scholarly journals MEMBANGUN INTERAKSI DAN KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL YANG EFEKTIF : KOMPETENSI HUMAS BERKOMUNIKASI DI FACEBOOK

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazil
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Information And Communication

Retrieved from kominfo.go.id, the Director of Information Services of International Directorate General of Public Information and Communication, Selamatta Sembiring, said that 95 % of internet users accesses social networking sites. The most accessible social networking sites are Facebook and Twitter. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach by using methods which are data collection, interview, and documentation. The interaction in interpersonal communication on Facebook tends to be similar to the daily interpersonal communication. Both of them have similar steps of daily interpersonal communication process as proposed by Devito (1997:233) which are contact, involvement, familiarity, destruction, and termination. The next development is that the connectivity among Facebook users is no longer based on known people who live far away. Facebook expands the reach of connectedness based on specific needs of humans. As shown on the early development of Facebook, that connection is expanded on university students. It can be seen from the specific need of university students that is the need of educational information. The existence of new media, especially Facebook, cannot be underestimated by public relations. It can be a chance to optimize its role and its function internally and externally or publicly. The existence of new media repositions public affairs function which tends to be closed and one-way communication to be open and two-way communication. This new situation requires public relations to have the appropriate interaction competence in the public as well as effective interpersonal communication on social media, especially Facebook.  Keywords : interpersonal communication, public information and communication,  facebook

The Writing on My Wall

2018 ◽  
pp. 953-971
Author(s):  
Jasmine Renner ◽  
Ivy Click
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
First Amendment ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Privacy Rights ◽  
College Professors ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Free Speech Rights

College professors and students are increasingly relying on social networking sites to make connections. With this new technology, questions about the lines of what is private and what is public have become blurry and misunderstood. Faculty find themselves involved in situations that are less than desirable and pose First Amendment concerns. A review of literature was conducted using a basic framework for analyzing free speech rights of college professors. A sampling of recent administrative decisions where college professors were reprimanded for online postings considered inappropriate by university authorities was also discussed. A content analysis of information posted to 85 faculty members' Facebook walls was conducted. Results indicate that faculty members' posts were a combination of private and public concern. Implications of privacy rights for college professors on social networking sites and whether they fit within the purview of the freedom of speech First Amendment constitutional rights are considered.

The Writing on My Wall

2014 ◽  
pp. 350-367
Author(s):  
Jasmine Renner ◽  
Ivy Click
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
First Amendment ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Privacy Rights ◽  
College Professors ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Free Speech Rights

College professors and students are increasingly relying on social networking sites to make connections. With this new technology, questions about the lines of what is private and what is public have become blurry and misunderstood. Faculty find themselves involved in situations that are less than desirable and pose First Amendment concerns. A review of literature was conducted using a basic framework for analyzing free speech rights of college professors. A sampling of recent administrative decisions where college professors were reprimanded for online postings considered inappropriate by university authorities was also discussed. A content analysis of information posted to 85 faculty members’ Facebook walls was conducted. Results indicate that faculty members’ posts were a combination of private and public concern. Implications of privacy rights for college professors on social networking sites and whether they fit within the purview of the freedom of speech First Amendment constitutional rights are considered.

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