scholarly journals Social Networking Websites and Family Relationships; Students’ Perceptions

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Artemis Giotsa ◽  
◽  
Stiliani Spiropoulou ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Social Networking Websites ◽  
Predictive Variables

This article examines on the one hand whether the remembrance of perceived paternal and maternal rejection affects positively the search for social support on social networking websites and on the other hand to what extent the high quality of a friendship affects the search for social support on these websites. Data were collected from 200 Greek university students and were analyzed with binary logistic regression model which was used to predict the outcome ‘’Search for social support on social networking websites’’. The scores of the following three questionnaires; (α) Perceived parental remembrance of the rejection was estimated via the Short form of the Adult Parental Acceptance and Rejection Questionnaire (PARQ) (24 items), (b) The friendship quality was evaluated with the Adult Friendship Questionnaire (AFQ) (27 items), (c) The need to seek support was measured with the questionnaire Attraction to Computer-Mediated Social Support (33 items), were included as predictive variables in this model. Enter method was also used. The final model was able to define 15.6% till 21.4% of the variance, while it was able to successfully predict in total 69.1% of the cases. It has been proved that the increase of friendship quality entails reduction of the possibilities of seeking social support through social networking sites (OR 0.965). Present study is thought to be important because to the best of our knowledge it is the first study that examines students’ perceptions with regard to family relationships and 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.

scholarly journals Quality Expectations of Social Networking Sites: A Comparative Study Between New Zealand and Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Anh Thu Le
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Websites

<p>Online Social Networking (OSN) websites have been growing fast and their success is decided by customers’ satisfaction. User satisfaction can be measured using a number of popular frameworks such as SERVQUAL, SERVPERF, SiteQual, and WebQual. These frameworks are often used as guidelines when designing, implementing, and assessing quality of websites in general and can also be used to measure the quality of online social networking websites. Besides, there are additional factors that should be taken into consideration when assessing user satisfaction such as demographic differences and cultural differences. The present research project aims to investigate and test the linkage between culture and user satisfaction on the online social networking websites. This is achieved by conducting an analysis on the basis of a survey in two different countries – New Zealand and Vietnam. The research project’s principal component analysis follows Hofstede’s six cultural dimensions and the modified framework of assessing online social networking sites quality conducted by Rizavi, Ali, and Rizavi in 2011. The results suggest that users’ quality expectation of Social Networking Sites (SNS) in New Zealand and in Vietnam may be influenced by cultural differences.</p>

The Impact of Social Networking Websites on the Education of Youth

2011 ◽  
pp. 1880-1892
Author(s):  
Sunitha Kuppuswamy ◽  
P. B. Shankar Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Social Networking Websites ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pedagogical Principles

Social networking websites like Orkut, Facebook, Myspace and Youtube are becoming more and more popular and has become part of daily life for an increasing number of people. Because of their features, young people are attracted to social networking sites. In this paper, the authors explore the impact of social networking sites on the education of youth. The study argues that these social networking websites distract students from their studies, but these websites can be useful for education based on sound pedagogical principles and proper supervision by the teachers. Moreover, the research concludes that social networking websites have both positive as well as negative impact on the education of youth, depending on one’s interest to use it in a positive manner for his or her education and vice versa.

Use of Social Networking Sites by People with Health Issues

2017 ◽  
pp. 40-60
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Imai
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Illness ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
The Impact

Previous studies have found that the use of social networking sites (SNSs) is associated with the user's positive outcomes such as perceived social support and psychological well-being (Ellison, Steinfield, & Lampe, 2007; Nabi, Prestin, & So, 2012). To seek those positive influences, those with health issues such as physical illness or mental illness actively use SNSs (e.g., Shpigelman & Gill, 2014a; Gowen, Deschaine, Gruttadara, & Markey, 2012). The first aim of this chapter is to describe previous studies on the use of SNSs by those with health issues such as mental illnesses, HIV/AIDS, cancer, intellectual disabilities, and diabetes. The second aim is to propose a new direction of research on the use of SNSs by those with health issues: the impact of stigma on communication on SNSs.

Auto Fill Security Solution Using Biometric Authentication for Fake Profile Detection in OSNs

2020 ◽  
pp. 237-262
Author(s):  
Brij B. Gupta ◽  
Somya Ranjan Sahoo ◽  
Vaibhav Bhatia ◽  
Adil Arafat ◽  
Abhik Setia
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Hybrid Model ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Biometric Authentication ◽  
Social Networking Websites ◽  
User Access

This chapter discusses a model that allows the user to access social networking sites through login using smart phone-based biometric authentication. Currently, social networking websites permit the user to access their page through login and some sites provide auto fill system to login into users account through browser by permit. The browser saves the password in password protected space and automatically auto fills the password to access the account by user. This facility is not highly reliable due to the auto fill system for laptop users. When someone uses the laptop of others and visits any website, the auto fill system opens the content with saved password. Secondly, elderly people have problems logging into today's websites. To remember the password for every account is very difficult for elderly people. This chapter describes a model for security and authenticity. Authors used a hybrid model with android as the application with fingerprint authentication and chrome extension as the auto fill process for user access.

Understanding social influence on mobile social networking sites: A social support perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Mobile Social Networking ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mobile Sns

Due to the social networking relationship, users’ continuance of social networking sites (SNS) may receive social influence from their peers and referents. This research identified the effect of social support on social influence in mobile SNS. Social support consists of both informational support and emotional support. Social influence is reflected by three factors: subjective norm, social identity and group norm. The results suggested that social support has a significant effect on social influence. The results imply that service providers need to build a supportive climate in order to facilitate social influence and users’ continuance usage.

scholarly journals The Use Of Social Networking Websites As A Recruiting Tool For Employers

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Vicknair ◽  
Dalia Elkersh ◽  
Katie Yancey ◽  
Michael C. Budden
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Recent Trend ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Websites ◽  
Hiring Process

The use of online social networking is a commonplace occurrence.  A recent trend is for employers and recruiters to utilize social networking sites to screen candidates as part of the hiring process.  This study examines student attitudes and awareness of these practices. 

Unemployed

2017 ◽  
pp. 72-84
Author(s):  
Maria P. Michailidis ◽  
Evie Michailidis ◽  
George K. Ganztias
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Type Frequency ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Educational Enhancement

The current paper discusses findings from an exploratory study concerning the type, frequency of use and the impact of social networking sites on unemployed. The study's objectives were to assess participants' under training: usage of social networking sites, and the degree to which these helped increase their opportunities for employability, educational enhancement, and contributed to their psychological uplift and social support. The paper contributed to the research on social networking and the education of the unemployed in a country where similar research is sporadic.

On the Relationship between Online Social Support and Users' ontinuance Intention

2015 ◽  
pp. 140-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaolin Lin ◽  
Dawei Zhang ◽  
Yibai Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Continuance Intention ◽  
Online Social Support ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter discusses the online social support in the context of social networking sites (SNSs). The pervasive adoption of social networking sites has profound influence on society and enables a new way to provide social support. Social support has been considered a key social value that online users can obtain from social networking sites. Research has shown that social support may reduce stress and promote well-being among diverse populations. Despite its significance to society, the online social support in the context of SNSs has been surprisingly under-investigated. Some fundamental questions—such as (1) What are the dimensions of online social support on SNSs? and (2) How does online social support influence other factors such as the users' satisfaction and continuance intention to SNSs?—have not been answered. This chapter attempts to answer those questions. Specifically, this chapter aims to first identify the definitional dimensions of online social support on SNSs through an extensive review of the literature. Second, this chapter uses these dimensions to model online social support and test its effects on other SNS factors: user satisfaction and continuance intention. Eventually, the results support all proposed hypotheses. The theoretical contributions and managerial implications of the results are discussed at the end of this chapter. 1

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