Impact Of Social Networking Sites Research Articles

The impact of third-person effect on social networking sites privacy risks and protective measures adoption among Yemeni students in Malaysia

This investigation utilized the Third-Person Effect (TPE) theory to comprehend how individuals perceive the impact of Social Networking Sites (SNS) privacy risks on themselves versus others. The TPE theory posits that individuals tend to believe that media messages, particularly negative ones, exert a diminished or negligible influence on themselves but wield a substantial impact on others. First introduced by Davison in 1983, this theory has historically been employed to examine perceived negative influences in media content, such as stereotyping and pornography. The current study focuses on the perceptions of individuals regarding the influence of SNS privacy risks, specifically among Yemeni students in Malaysia. The study aimed to achieve three primary objectives: Firstly, to investigate whether individuals perceive SNS privacy risks as affecting others more than themselves. Secondly, to examine the connection between the difference in perceived risk between oneself and others and the likelihood of recommending SNS privacy protective measures to others, and Thirdly, to evaluate the relationship between the difference in perceived risk between oneself and others and the likelihood of adopting SNS privacy protective measures for oneself. Through judgmental sampling, a total of 387 participants took part in the study, involving the distribution of an online questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The results of the study indicate a pronounced Third-Person Effect concerning SNS privacy risks among Yemeni students. Additionally, the study revealed that these students not only recommended privacy-protective measures to others but did not adopt the same measures for themselves. In summary, the findings support the validity of the Third-Person Effect (TPE) theory in the context of SNS privacy risks, suggesting that individuals tend to perceive the impact more on others than on themselves when experiencing fear.

Status Fulfillment through Social Networks: Impact of Hierarchies on Social Differentiation and Well-being

This study examines the multifaceted impacts of hierarchical systems and social networking on social differentiation, network formation, and individual well-being. Employing a comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis, it explores the dynamics of power and status within organizations, the influence of social resources on socioeconomic status, and the role of social networking sites in shaping social capital and psychological health. The research investigates how hierarchical structures within organizations and informal social settings contribute to social differentiation, examining the effects of power, status, and social resources on individual and group dynamics. Additionally, it assesses the impact of social networking sites on social well-being, career development, and psychological health, considering both the positive and negative consequences of online social interactions. The study reveals that while hierarchical systems and social networking can foster social capital, professional growth, and enhanced well-being, they also pose risks of social inequality, psychological distress, and exacerbated mental health issues. The findings underscore the complexity of social relations in the digital age, offering insights for developing more inclusive social structures and healthier digital interaction spaces. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between social hierarchies, networking, and well-being, providing valuable implications for organizational leaders, policymakers, and individuals navigating social differentiation and digital socialization.

Impact of social networking sites (SNSs) on stock market: Review, synthesis and direction for future research

Social networking sites (SNSs) provide a platform for disseminating different types of information, including stock market information. Many studies in the literature discuss the influence of social media on the stock market. However, little effort has been made in the past to present a literature review. This exploratory study aims to review the literature on social media and the stock market published from 2004 to 2018 and present insights and directions for future research. The study collects data from Scopus and ISI Web of Science databases and subjectively selects 126 papers, and conducts metadata analysis. In addition, the selected papers were analyzed to present the insights and classifications of the literature based on content analysis. This review classified the selected papers into different domains: reaction (e.g., investor behavior, market behavior, corporate governance and financial performance), data analysis techniques (mathematical, econometric models, data and text mining), and application of pre-established models. It identifies influential authors, top journals, top contributing nations, top contributing institutions, top citations, most used words, top publishers and contributions by fields. It develops a framework showing how the information of SNSs is disseminated, processed and responded to. It also finds that most of the paper outcomes support online social media as important information dissemination platforms for investment decisions in the stock market. The study will offer a novel opportunity for future assessment and contribution to the behavioral finance literature.

Impact of SNS on TGO and DA by using Data Mining Path Model

This study aims to discover the impact of social networking sites on applicant quality, target group orientation and diversity of applicants. The study was conducted in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India and involved 387 respondents from different companies working at different levels in the recruitment department; mainly researcher has taken major responses form the BPO industry. Data were collected through an online survey and both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The results indicated that social networking sites had a significant impact on applicant quality, target group orientation and diversity of applicants. The study findings provide insights into the role of social networking sites in the recruitment process and have implications for HR practitioners and organizations. However, the study's conducted in a specific region of India and mainly in the BPO industry. Future research should expand the study's scope to different regions and industries to increase its generalizability..

Impact of Social Network Sites on Developing Brand Communication in Xian City

The digital era mobilises the world cities with various traits and symbolic resources to brand the images of the cities through propagation in Social Media (SM) platforms. This work examines Xian, the fastest developing city in China, which is in the process of building its brand through SM platforms. The model proposed in this work uses elaborative variables that are categorised into four indicators which characterises the behaviours of users in the SM. Each variable is weighted based on the entropy method as each one has a varied level of intensity in the model. The detailed results indicate that the size of the network is a significant factor in construction of brand communication through the SM platforms. Further, the study also includes the descriptive statistics and correlation analysis of individual explanatory variables with the model’s output value. The result of this analysis indicates that connections with friends and a number of followers as crucial factors in board communication of Xian city. This work can guide the local municipal authorities to advertise and influence SM users to create a positive brand of the city.

Impact of social networking sites on adolescent alienation and depression with special reference to Facebook usage

Social networking sites, especially Facebook, have become common among adolescents and young adults. The use of Facebook enable enables users to make new friends, to establish and/or maintain relationships and to respond, comment and share information. Despite its social and innovative features, there has been increasing concern regarding its negative consequences on psychological and social well-being among adolescents and young adults. In light of this, the current study focuses on Facebook usage and its relationship with depression and alienation among adolescents. The study’s findings indicate that Facebook usage has a positive and significant relationship with alienation but is negatively correlated with depression. Further, it was also found that alienation and depression would contribute to the prediction of Facebook usage of adolescents both independently as well as conjointly

A study to assess the impact of social networking sites on the behavior among college going boys

A study to assess the impact of social networking sites on the behavior among college going boys

An Analysis of the Impact of Social Networking Sites on Students’ Performance in English as a Foreign Language. The Case of Ecuadorian Polytechnic Undergraduate Students

This article aimed to identify the usefulness of using social networking sites (SNSs) in an English as a foreign language class. One hundred sixteen undergraduate students of diverse degrees from a polytechnic state-owned university in Ecuador participated in the study, which followed a quantitative design. A descriptive analysis and a linear regression model were used to analyze the data gathered through an online survey. Results reported that participants agreed on average with all the propositions, thus confirming their perception of the usefulness of the SNSs used in class. Also, it was identified that the factors “Interaction with the teacher” ( t = −0.116, p = .908) and “Engagement” ( t = 1.508, p = .133) are not statistically significant predictors of student performance. Also, the factors “Interaction with peers” ( t = 11.717, p < .001) and “Influence on cooperative learning” ( t = 10.088, p < .001) were significant predictors in the model. The results of this investigation directly impact teachers’ practice and students who will be the first recipients of the advantages of using this tool in class.

The impact of social networking sites on the development of national identity among university youth of both sexes

The impact of social networking sites on the development of national identity among university youth of both sexes

A Study of Impact of Social Networking Sites on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students

A Study of Impact of Social Networking Sites on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students

Use and Impact of Social Networking Sites among the Students of Rani Channamma University, Belagavi

Use and Impact of Social Networking Sites among the Students of Rani Channamma University, Belagavi

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Online Purchase Intention: Does Brand Attitude Affect the Online Purchase Intention?

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Online Purchase Intention: Does Brand Attitude Affect the Online Purchase Intention?

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Planned Health Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Impact of Social Networking Sites on Mental Health of Second Year Nursing Students at Selected Nursing Colleges and Schools of Nursing in Nashik City

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Planned Health Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Impact of Social Networking Sites on Mental Health of Second Year Nursing Students at Selected Nursing Colleges and Schools of Nursing in Nashik City

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Student’s Academic Performance

These days, Social Networking Sites (SNS) have become the primary source of communication between individuals. The main focus of this study is to determine the impact of social networking sites on the academic performance of youth. A sample of 309 youth was selected, and the primary data was collected through the questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS. The results were exciting; the results show that SNS is affecting the student’s academic performance. The study further confirmed that most respondents visit the SNS daily for an average of half an hour to more than 3 hours. The study further reveals that the number of active friends increases the youths’ academic performance. Since the study confirmed that the usage had affected children's academic performance, there is an urgent need for counseling and advice to the youths regarding the dangers of addiction to SNS the school authorities and parents. The other factor is that students' time on SNS affects their academic performance, and they cannot finish the portion within the assigned time. Based on these findings, it can be used to propose the appropriate methods for students to manage and balance their time without affecting their academic performance.

A Study on the Impact of Social Networking Sites on College Student’s Consumption Pattern

Social media are increasingly being used as sources in mainstream news coverage. Yet, while the research so far has focused mainly on the use of social media in particular situations, such as breaking news coverage, during crisis news events or in times of elections, little attention is paid to journalists' routine, day-to-day monitoring of social media platforms. The aim of this study is to examine the use and selection of social media as sources in routine newspaper coverage. First, it presents a quantitative overview of all the articles published between January 2006 and December 2013 in the print editions of two Flemish (north Belgian) quality newspapers, De Standard and De Morgen that explicitly refer to Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Next, a content analysis is conducted of a sample of newspaper articles published in 2013 that explicitly mention Facebook, Twitter or YouTube as sources of information. The goal of this content analysis is to examine the different appearances and functions of social media references in the news. The study thus provides a first insight into Belgian newspaper journalists' regular sourcing routines in relation to social media.

Active social media use and its impact on well-being — an experimental study on the effects of posting pictures on Instagram

Abstract Active use of social networking sites (SNSs) has long been assumed to benefit users’ well-being. However, this established hypothesis is increasingly being challenged, with scholars criticizing its lack of empirical support and the imprecise conceptualization of active use. Nevertheless, with considerable heterogeneity among existing studies on the hypothesis and causal evidence still limited, a final verdict on its robustness is still pending. To contribute to this ongoing debate, we conducted a week-long randomized control trial with N = 381 adult Instagram users recruited via Prolific. Specifically, we tested how active SNS use, operationalized as picture postings on Instagram, affects different dimensions of well-being. The results depicted a positive effect on users’ positive affect but null findings for other well-being outcomes. The findings broadly align with the recent criticism against the active use hypothesis and support the call for a more nuanced view on the impact of SNSs.

AN INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE PROCESS OF IDENTITY EXPLORATION AND THE EMERGENCE OF EATING DISORDERS IN STUDENT LIFE

As the physical and psychological well-being has become a cultural and public health focus in Western countries, the impact of social networking sites has been highlighted, especially for the young who are in the process of identity formation. For them, the rapidly evolving social media world is increasing in importance as the main arena for socializing, experimentation, exploration and communication. Studies connect the exposure of adolescents and young adults to social media with body image dissatisfaction and eating disorders (ED), mainly bulimia, anorexia and binge eating. Especially the media cultivating beauty ideals are predictors of the development of eating pathology. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between social media platforms and eating disorders in students and whether their use influences the process of identity formation. With a sample of 158 students from the University of Patras, the measuring instruments used in the study were a structured questionnaire to investigate the effect of social media on eating disorders and the process of identity exploration and the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh (BITE) questionnaire to investigate the episodes of binge eating, predisposition to bulimia nervosa and the cognitive and behavioral manifestations of bulimia.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0888/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

A statistical investigation of the impact of social networking sites on students' academic achievement in western Odisha universities

The purpose of this research is to investigate the core notion of social networking sites, as well as their relevance, use, and effect on the academic performance of students. The university students from western Odisha are the major source of information for this study. Primary data on demographic information, educational qualifications & achievements are collected through google forms in online and offline methods that were utilized for the study. From the sample of size 277, gender-wise distribution [Female- 141 (50.9%) and Male- 136 (49.1%)] have been responded to and selected for our study. A five-point Likert Type Rating Scale Questionnaire, titled: Social Media and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants. The data so collected are analyzed through IBM SPSS Statistics 26 under MS Excel environment and the results are analyzed. Statistical tools like Graphs, Pie- Charts, Diagrams, Chi-Square tests, and t-tests were used for the statistical data analysis to assess the various effects of social networking sites on the academic performance of students. The results reveal that the students who spend more time on SNSs are likely to demonstrate poor Academic achievement. Students can be able to boost their Academic achievement by collecting data and gathering important information.

Social media influence on politicians' and citizens' relationship through the moderating effect of political slogans

The digitalization of communication means has revolutionized the way people observe and react to the social and political developments in their surroundings. The rapidly growing influence of social media prompted this exploratory research article on the use of social networking sites by politicians to build a cordial and strong relationship with the common citizens. This article focuses on investigating social media's influence on the relationship between politicians and citizens through the moderating effect of political slogans. Social media not only enables the politicians to directly communicate with the citizens but also encourages political participation of citizens in the form of feedback via comments on social networking sites. Political slogans play a significant role in the image building of a particular political force in the eyes of citizens. A quantitative analysis approach is utilized in this study. Data are collected via a survey questionnaire from a variety of social media users with a cross-sectional time horizon. In total, 300 people submitted their responses via the questionnaire, which was circulated in the first 2 months of this year (i.e., January and February 2022). The convenience sampling method was utilized for data collection across two cities in Pakistan. Smart PLS 3 has been used for hypothesis testing. The effect of the Moderator, i.e., political slogans of the basic four political parties of Pakistan are measured individually. Results show that the impact of social networking sites and politics on politicians' and citizens' relationships is positive and significant. This study can be a stepping stone for further related research to enable the politicians to make positive relationships with the citizens by effectively utilizing the social media platform.

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Impact of Social Networking Sites on Tourism and Hospitality Industry