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Michael T Braun - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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obstacles to Social Networking Website use among older adults
Computers in Human Behavior, 2013Co-Authors: Michael T BraunAbstract:Social Networking Websites (SNSs) have become popular among younger adults, but internet-using older adults have not adopted this communication medium nearly as quickly (Lenhart, 2009; Madden, 2010). This study seeks to understand what factors encourage or discourage older adults from using SNS, like Facebook, to help understand what may be done to ensure both generations have communication media over which they enjoy and feel comfortable communicating. Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM; Davis, 1989; Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1989) as a framework, 124 internet-using older adults aged 60-90, completed attitudinal measures of perceived usefulness of SNS, perceived ease of use of Websites, Social pressures to use SNS, and trust in SNS, as well as behavioral measures of current internet use, SNS use, and intention to use SNS in the future. Regression analyses revealed significant predictors of SNS include perceived usefulness, trust in SNS, and frequency of internet use. Unexpectedly, factors of ease of use and Social pressures were not significant predictors. Implications for the TAM and for individuals with an interest in getting older adults to use SNS are discussed.
Elizabeth L Glisky - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cognitive benefits of online Social Networking for healthy older adults
Journals of Gerontology Series B-psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 2016Co-Authors: Janelle W Myhre, Matthias R Mehl, Elizabeth L GliskyAbstract:Objectives Research suggests that older adults who remain Socially active and cognitively engaged have better cognitive function than those who are isolated and disengaged. This study examined the efficacy of learning and using an online Social Networking Website, Facebook.com, as an intervention to maintain or enhance cognitive function in older adults. Method Forty-one older adults were assigned to learn and use Facebook (n = 14) or an online diary Website (active control, n = 13) for 8 weeks or placed on a waitlist (n = 14). Outcome measures included neuropsychological tests of executive functions, memory, and processing speed and self-report questionnaires about Social engagement. Results The Facebook group showed a significant increase in a composite measure of updating, an executive function factor associated with complex working memory tasks, compared to no significant change in the control groups. Other measures of cognitive function and Social support showed no differential improvement in the Facebook group. Discussion Learning and using an online Social Networking site may provide specific benefits for complex working memory in a group of healthy older adults. This may reflect the particular cognitive demands associated with online Social Networking and/or the benefits of Social engagement more generally.
Gonglue Jiang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cultural differences on visual self presentation through Social Networking site profile images
Human Factors in Computing Systems, 2011Co-Authors: Chen Zhao, Gonglue JiangAbstract:A profile image is one of the most important personal attributes on Social Networking sites (SNSs). The current study examines whether self-presentation on SNSs is related to national culture and how forms of self-presentation differ between American and Chinese users. We accomplish this by analyzing profile images on two Social Networking sites, Facebook in the US and Renren in China. Our findings indicate that self-presentation is sensitive to national culture: Chinese users are more likely to customize their profile images than Americans. Our study suggests that there is a need to design Social Networking Website features that better support profile construction for international users.
Brian A Primack - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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associations between internet based professional Social Networking and emotional distress
Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking, 2016Co-Authors: Jacquelynn R Jones, Jason B Colditz, Ariel Shensa, Jaime E Sidani, Liu Yi Lin, Martha Ann Terry, Brian A PrimackAbstract:Abstract Professional Social Networking Websites are commonly used among young professionals. In light of emerging concerns regarding Social Networking use and emotional distress, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between frequency of use of LinkedIn, the most commonly used professional Social Networking Website, and depression and anxiety among young adults. In October 2014, we assessed a nationally representative sample of 1,780 U.S. young adults between the ages of 19–32 regarding frequency of LinkedIn use, depression and anxiety, and sociodemographic covariates. We measured depression and anxiety using validated Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System measures. We used bivariable and multivariable logistic regression to assess the association between LinkedIn use and depression and anxiety, while controlling for age, sex, race, relationship status, living situation, household income, education level, and overall Social media use. In weighted analyses, 72% of...
Craig Ross - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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personality and Social characteristics of facebook non users and frequent users
Computers in Human Behavior, 2013Co-Authors: Nikolina Ljepava, Robert R Orr, Sean Locke, Craig RossAbstract:Facebook is currently the largest Social Networking Website with an estimated one billion of monthly active users in 2012. While most of the prior research has explored characteristics of Facebook users, less is known about the characteristics of individuals who do not use Facebook. The current study examined personality and Social factors that might influence the decision to use Facebook and explored differences between Facebook non-users and frequent users. Online questionnaires examining levels of trust and self-disclosure, number of intimate friendships, peer usage of Facebook and scores on overt and covert narcissism were used for the purpose of the study. The results showed that non-users and frequent users differed on several Social and personality characteristics. Facebook non-users had lower tendency to self-disclose, fewer peers participating in the Social network and higher covert narcissistic traits. Frequent Facebook users scored higher on overt narcissism and reported more intimate friendships than non-users, indicating that close friendships might actually extend to Social networks and contribute to a feeling of closeness and intimacy between friends in both an online and offline context.