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Jennifer J Moreland - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the dark side of Social Networking Sites
    Computers in Human Behavior, 2015
    Co-Authors: Jennifer J Moreland
    Abstract:

    In focus groups, adult users revealed stressful experiences related to Facebook.Facebook's affordances, such as connectivity and visibility, created stressors.Despite stressors, users felt Social pressure to stay on and access the site often.Social comparison and conflict over Facebook were frequently cited stressors.Many first denied its impact, but all related significant ordeals due to Facebook. Research on Social media typically focuses on its benefits; considerably less is known about the dark side of Social Networking Sites. Focus groups of adult Facebook users (N=44) uncovered narratives surrounding individuals' negative psychological and relational experiences tied to the Social Networking site and its affordances (e.g., connectivity, visibility, accessibility, persistence, and Social feedback). Thematic analysis rendered five themes regarding Facebook stressors: managing inappropriate or annoying content, being tethered, lack of privacy and control, Social comparison and jealousy, and relationship tension and conflict. Results demonstrate that although Facebook users often experience negative emotions, they feel pressured to access the site frequently due to the fear of missing out and to keep up with relationship maintenance demands. Some participants reported privacy violations due to Facebook's visibility, connectivity, and persistence. These features also afforded constant Social comparison to other network members, which triggered jealousy, anxiety, and other negative emotions. Relational turbulence occurred due to the public nature of conflict on Facebook. Many participants' responses revealed overarching contradictions: initially they claimed Facebook was inconsequential, yet later recounted significant stressful or hurtful events associated with Facebook. Our findings indicate some methods may not uncover the actual nature or scope of users' experiences.

Catherine Dwyer - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • understanding development and usage of Social Networking Sites the Social software performance model
    Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2008
    Co-Authors: Catherine Dwyer, Starr Roxanne Hiltz, George R Widmeyer
    Abstract:

    Social Networking Sites such as MySpace and Facebook thrive on energetic Social interaction, but the factors that assure this are not well understood. There is a lack of theory that can describe and predict the successful adoption of new Social computing systems. This paper introduces the Social software performance model, and uses it to interpret the evolution and usage of Social Networking Sites. Drawing from socio-technical systems theory, task technology fit, and structuration theory, this model identifies the components of Social software, and describes their role in the evaluation and adoption of these systems. The results of three studies are presented, providing initial empirical evidence for the model.

  • Trust and privacy concern within Social Networking Sites: A comparison of Facebook and MySpace
    Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), 2007
    Co-Authors: Catherine Dwyer, Starr Roxanne Hiltz, Katia Passerini
    Abstract:

    It is not well understood how privacy concern and trust influence Social interactions within Social Networking Sites. An online survey of two popular Social Networking Sites, Facebook and MySpace, compared perceptions of trust and privacy concern, along with willingness to share information and develop new relationships. Members of both Sites reported similar levels of privacy concern. Facebook members expressed significantly greater trust in both Facebook and its members, and were more willing to share identifying information. Even so, MySpace members reported significantly more experience using the site to meet new people. These results suggest that in online interaction, trust is not as necessary in the building of new relationships as it is in face to face encounters. They also show that in an online site, the existence of trust and the willingness to share information do not automatically translate into new Social interaction. This study demonstrates online relationships can develop in Sites where perceived trust and privacy safeguards are weak.

Ili Hawa Ahmad - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • information privacy concerns antecedents and privacy measure use in Social Networking Sites evidence from malaysia
    Computers in Human Behavior, 2012
    Co-Authors: Norshidah Mohamed, Ili Hawa Ahmad
    Abstract:

    The research aims at gaining insights into information privacy concerns, its antecedents and privacy measure use in Social Networking Sites. The Social Cognitive, Protection Motivation theories and gender factor were used as a basis to develop and confirm a research model. Using a cross-sectional survey design and cluster sampling technique, four-hundred thirteen questionnaires were distributed to undergraduates at a public Malaysian university; three-hundred forty were included in analyses. Data was analyzed using structural equation modeling technique. Results suggest that in order of importance only perceived severity, self-efficacy, perceived vulnerability, and gender are antecedents of information privacy concerns with Social Networking Sites; response efficacy and rewards were not significant antecedents contrary to many past findings in the literature that used Social Cognitive and Protection Motivation Theory as a theoretical basis. Information privacy concerns explain privacy measure use in Social Networking Sites. The implications of these results and study limitations are discussed.

Janina Curbach - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • online Social Networking Sites a novel setting for health promotion
    Health & Place, 2014
    Co-Authors: Julika Loss, V Lindacher, Janina Curbach
    Abstract:

    Among adolescents, online Social Networking Sites (SNS) such as Facebook are popular platforms for Social interaction and may therefore be considered as 'novel settings' that could be exploited for health promotion. In this article, we examine the relevant definitions in health promotion and literature in order to analyze whether key characteristics of 'settings for health promotion' and the socio-ecological settings approach can be transferred to SNS. As many of our daily activities have shifted to cyberspace, we argue that online Social interaction may gain more importance than geographic closeness for defining a 'setting'. While exposition to positive references to risk behavior by peers may render the SNS environment detrimental to health, SNS may allow people to create their own content and therefore foster participation. However, those health promotion projects delivered on SNS up until today solely relied on health education directed at end users. It remains unclear how health promotion on SNS can meet other requirements of the settings approach (e.g. building partnerships, changing the environment). As yet, one should be cautious in terming SNS a 'setting'.

Pandey Jatin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Demystifying the Dark Side of Social Networking Sites through Mindfulness
    'Australian Journal of Information Systems', 2021
    Co-Authors: Hassan Yusuf, Pandey Jatin
    Abstract:

    Over the last few decades, Social Networking Sites (SNS) have evolved as an effective medium of communication for the world. They are instrumental in connecting people across time and space with just a click. However, the darker side of SNS has resulted in a deteriorated human connection between individuals in real life. The current study is an attempt to examine the compulsive usage of SNS in detail. It utilizes a sequential mixed method design to examine the negative outcome of compulsive SNS usage and the effect of mindfulness in overcoming them. Findings of the study suggest that compulsive usage mediates the relationship between mindfulness and exhaustion; further, this relationship is moderated by extroversion personality traits