Social networking websites and personnel selection: a call for academic research

2015 ◽  
pp. 73-91
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Personnel Selection ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Social Networking Websites

Social Networking Websites in Personnel Selection

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Roulin ◽  
Adrian Bangerter
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Personnel Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Job Fit ◽  
Social Networking Websites ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
Person Organization Fit

Industry surveys and media reports suggest that recruiters increasingly use social networking websites (SNWs) in the selection process, but corresponding scientific research is still limited. Using signaling theory, we examine SNWs as a new way for applicants to signal their qualities to recruiters. Results suggest that recruiters and potential applicants (students and graduates) both perceive professional SNWs (e.g., LinkedIn) as a potential antecedent of Person-Job fit information and personal SNWs (e.g., Facebook) as a potential antecedent of Person-Organization fit information. When evaluating the same SNW profile, recruiters and potential applicants focus on different sections of the profile (e.g., recruiters focus more on job-related information), but they tend to infer similar personality traits. Implications for using SNWs in selection are discussed.

Personnel Selection Using Social Networking Websites: Implications for Theory and Practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (1) ◽  
pp. 14117
Author(s):  
Shawn M. Bergman ◽  
Philip Bobko ◽  
H. Kristl Davison ◽  
Philip L. Roth ◽  
Chad H. Van Iddekinge
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Personnel Selection ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Social Networking Websites

scholarly journals Use of social networking websites as a care instrument for hospitalized adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Amaral Borghi ◽  
Regina Szylit ◽  
Carolliny Rossi de Faria Ichikawa ◽  
Michelle Freire Baliza ◽  
Uyara Talmatare Jesus Camara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Social Networking Websites ◽  
The Social ◽  
Hospital Resources ◽  
Social Networking Website ◽  
Important Form ◽  
Process Method

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to understand how social networking websites are used by adolescents and their importance during the hospitalization process. Method: A descriptive and qualitative study was supported by the virtual ethnographic method and resorted to the symbolic interactionism as theoretical framework. Eleven hospitalized adolescents were interviewed. Results: Three categories were identified based on the analysis of interviews and posts: Being able to use social networking websites during hospitalization; Using the Facebook® chat to keep connected to friends; Seeking support from friends through social networking websites. Final considerations: Facebook® was the social networking website that adolescents used the most, standing out as an important form of entertainment during hospitalization that facilitates communication and social support. Healthcare professionals should value the use of social networking websites by hospitalized adolescents and encourage access to these tools, providing hospital resources to expand and facilitate this access.

A Case of Academic Social Networking Sites Usage in Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Salahshour ◽  
Halina Mohamed Dahlan ◽  
Noorminshah A. Iahad
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
New Type ◽  
Technology And Communication ◽  
The Impact

Social networking tools have become an integral part of our daily lives. Recently, a new type of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) namely Academic Social Networking sites (ASNSs) has attracted global users. There is perceived usefulness on the impact of ASNSs on patterns of academic research activities. However, it remains unclear why some researchers do not use ASNSs at all. The purpose of this paper is therefore to explore the ASNSs usage among Malaysian academic researchers and to investigate benefits, specific purpose, drivers and barriers of using ASNSs. A total of 210 completed cases were collected through paper-based and online-based questionnaire. In order to show the outcome of the research, descriptive interpretation of data is performed. The overall findings of this research indicate that there is low rate of ASNSs usage among researchers. In addition, the results show that colleagues, attitude toward technology and communication benefits are the drivers to use ASNSs and trust, privacy and security are the common barriers regarding to use ASNSs.

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