Social Networking Sites Research Articles

Integrating TAM and TPB towards behavioural intention to use social networking sites by small and medium business entrepreneurs

Integrating TAM and TPB towards behavioural intention to use social networking sites by small and medium business entrepreneurs

Materialism and Tourism Brand Attachment in Influencing Compulsive Buying for Generations Y And Z Travel in the Post-Covid 19 Pandemic Period

This study aims to analyze the effect of materialism and tourism brand attachment on compulsive buying for travel in generations Y and Z in Indonesia. This study also to analyse the influence of the predecessors of materialism and compulsive buying such as SNS advertisement, celebrity endorsement, and ideal self-congruence. This research is an explanatory research with a quantitative approach. A survey using a questionnaire was conducted to collect primary data in this study. The population in this study is all Y and Z generations in Indonesia. The sample in this study was determined using a non-probability sampling method because the total population is not known with certainty. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with the criteria (1) maximum birth in 1981, because the research wanted to explain about compulsive buying in generations Y and Z, (2) active users of social media or social network services (SNS), because this research wanted explain the effect of variables related to the use of SNS such as SNS advertisement, celebrity endorsement, and ideal self-congruence on compulsive buying. The number of respondents in this assessment was 250 respondents. The data obtained was then analyzed using Covariance Based Structural Equation Modelling.

Effect of Smart Phone addiction on Social Maturity

Mobile phone use has become a significant global issue due to the prevalence of smartphones. Various studies have delved into the connection between mobile phone usage and academic achievements, yet the findings have been inconclusive. Technology has undeniably simplified our lives, offering gadgets that streamline tasks, provide entertainment, offer information, and even serve as companions. Devices such as mobile phones and iPads are a blessing in many ways, but they also have the potential to bring about feelings of unhappiness and discontent. It's nothing new for us to compare our lives with others. However, mobile phones and social media sites have made it worse. We are all aware that social media can often distort reality and exaggerate the truth. While smartphone use shows a moderate association with stress and anxiety, the severity of depression and anxiety is notably linked to excessive smartphone usage. Now the world is full of technology, we are engaged to show everything on social networking sites, conscious about their online social group. Where we exist, where we want to exist this feeling was slowly invisible. Therefore, researcher want to know is pupil teacher also have smartphone addiction. Then we want to see the effect on social maturity of pupil teacher is smartphone addiction positively or negatively affect social maturity. In this study shown that low, moderate and high level of smartphones has a significant impact on the social maturity.

How do affective and cognitive involvement affect tourism intentions: a perspective on blogger impact

ABSTRACT Social Network Services (SNS) platforms are crucial sources of travel information. Xiaohongshu, a highly esteemed platform in China and globally, provides travel guides and lifestyle information. Empirical studies on how influencers, as well as the affective and rational factors of travel user-generated content (UGC) affect travel intentions are limited. Based on involvement theory and dual-system theory, this study uses topic modelling, sentiment analysis, and semantic network visualization to analyze travel posts and comments on Xiaohongshu. It reveals the affective and functional factors of posts by bloggers of varying impact and their effects on audience affective and cognitive involvement, processing systems, and travel intentions. The results are as follows: (1) Posts by medium-impact bloggers are more successful in generating and enhancing travel intentions. (2) Affective factors trigger affective involvement and processing, driving heuristic travel intentions; functional factors drive cognitive processing through cognitive involvement, leading to cognitive travel intentions. (3) The proper emotional intensity of affective and functional factors effectively transmits information, builds audience confidence, and maximises the enhancement of travel intentions. This study enriches the research viewpoint and theoretical foundation of enhancing travel intentions, providing practical recommendations for tourism practitioners in creating appropriate and effective emotional promotional content.

Investigating the Psychological Effects of Social Networking Sites among High School Students from Zagora Directorate of Education, Morocco

The pervasive integration of Social Networking Sites (SNS) into daily life has sparked considerable academic interest, particularly concerning their intricate relationship with, and influence on, young adults. This study examines the psychological impacts of social networking sites (SNS) on high school students in the Zagora Directorate of Education, Morocco. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data from a sample of 75 students. The findings reveal a complex relationship between SNS usage and various psychological outcomes, including anxiety, depression, and social connectedness. Frequent SNS users report higher levels of anxiety and depression, compared to moderate and low users. Conversely, moderate SNS engagement is associated with enhanced social connectedness and peer support. Qualitative data suggest that the content and context of SNS interactions significantly influence these psychological effects. The study underscores the need for educational interventions and policy guidelines to mitigate the negative impacts while fostering the positive aspects of SNS use among adolescents, especially in a remote area such as Zagora. These insights contribute to a broader understanding of digital behaviour and its implications for youth mental health in educational settings.

An Examination of the Relationships between Pre-service Teachers’ Test Anxiety, Use of Social Networking Sites, and Cumulative Grade Point Average

This study aimed to determine situations or conditions that promote test anxiety, identify the frequent uses of social networking sites, and examine the relationship between social media use, test anxiety, and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). A test anxiety and social networking questionnaire which consisted of 49 items was administered to randomly selected pre-service teachers in a college of education at the end of the second-semester examination. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select 106 pre-service teachers. The data collected from the respondents was analyzed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient, mean, and frequency. In this study, it was found that taking an unannounced examination, feeling one should have done better than he/she did after an examination, waiting to see the results of an examination published, discussing with the tutor the answer one believed to be right, however, that was marked wrong and reading through the examination questions and feeling that one does not know any of the answers promote test anxiety among the pre-service teachers. The pre-service teachers used social networking sites predominantly to read news, get information regarding current social events, conduct research, share new ideas, relieve academic stress, share pictures, and view funny videos. It was found that there is a significant positive moderate correlation between test anxiety and the use of social networking sites among pre-service teachers. It was also found that, statistically, there was no relationship between test anxiety and CGPA, and CGPA and use of social networking sites.

Self-objectification of bodies in social networking sites: Mental and behavioral health problems of young female adults

Social network sites (SNS) are becoming a popular means of “digital leisure” among young adults. Several problematic consequences of extensive SNS use have been reported including objectifying bodies on SNS. Thus, in this study, we aimed to understand the specific pathway between young female adults’ SNS use and mental and behavioral problems using the objectification theory framework. We conducted structural equation modeling of data from 507 Korean female undergraduates to elucidate the relationships between SNS use and self-esteem, depression, abnormal eating, and exercise dependence, and the mediation effects of body surveillance and body shame. A significant direct relationship between SNS use and problematic consequences was found only between SNS use and exercise dependence. Mediation effects of body surveillance and body shame were confirmed in all four relationships. In this study, the researchers expand the objectification theory’s applicability to SNS platforms and identify a potential mechanism of consequent adverse outcomes, providing useful empirical evidence for preventive educational measures.

Measurement invariance of the Facebook intrusion questionnaire across 25 countries.

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites. However, Facebook intrusion or addiction is a growing concern as it involves an excessive attachment to Facebook, which disrupts daily functioning. To date, few studies have examined whether cross-cultural differences in the measurement of Facebook addiction exist. The aim of this study was to investigate the cross-cultural validity and measurement invariance of the Facebook Intrusion Questionnaire (FIQ), one of the most widely used measures of Facebook addiction, across 25 countries (N = 12,204, 62.3% female; mean age = 25 years). Multigroup confirmatory factor analyses (MGCFA) assessed cross-cultural validity as well as invariance. Additionally, individual confirmatory factor analyses evaluated the factorial structure and measurement invariance across genders in each country. The FIQ demonstrated partial metric invariance across countries and metric (13 countries), scalar (11 countries) or residual (10 countries) invariance across genders within individual countries. A one-factor model indicated a good fit in 18 countries. Cronbach's alpha for the entire sample was .85. Our findings suggest that the FIQ may provide an adequate assessment of Facebook addiction that is psychometrically equivalent across cultures. Moreover, the questionnaire seems to be universal and suitable for studying different social media in distinct cultural environments. Consequently, this robust tool can be used to explore behaviours related to specific media that are particularly popular in any given country.

Game of frames: a content analysis of politicians’ framing of public service media on Facebook and Instagram in the Czech Republic

ABSTRACT Despite the distinctive role of public service media in fostering democratic discourse and maintaining the integrity of democratic processes across European democracies, recent politicization, polarization, and increasing attacks on public media pose significant challenges to its traditional functions. This study investigates the framing of public service media by the parliamentary political parties and their leaders in digital communication, focusing on the Czech Republic as a case study within the broader European context. The study draws upon framing theory to examine frames’ content and temporal dynamics, their use across social networking sites, and the influence of political affiliations on discourse around public service media. A quantitative content analysis of Facebook and Instagram posts about public service media (n = 1,859) spanning four government terms between 2013 and 2022 revealed patterns of construction of evaluative, functional, and justifying frames by populist and government actors. These findings contribute to an understanding of the role of political discourse in shaping functions and perceptions of media environments and offer insights for safeguarding the integrity of public media in democratic societies amidst contemporary challenges.

National ideologies and community awareness in propaganda slogans: A critical discourse analysis in the context of Vietnam

Slogans have long been an essential instrument of mobilization and propaganda in Vietnamese politics, and propaganda slogans have historically been regarded as significant instruments that can be utilized effectively to spread information in virtually every country on earth. Furthermore, it is supposed that these slogans can mirror various facets of society. Utilized by institutions and organizations as a form of discourse, propaganda slogans are nearly encountered by the general public and are intended to promote political campaigns or objectives. In view of critical discourse analysis, the objectives of the present study are to delineate, examine, and identify the sense of national ideologies and community consciousness that are intrinsic to the slogans' language. The study employed the mixed method of document and descriptive analysis. The sample included 900 Vietnamese slogans randomly collected from social networking sites on the internet; from guidelines and propaganda work directions of several ministries, sociopolitical organizations, and associations; and from the process of observing, recording, and photographing slogans on streets, offices, schools or other public places in many different localities. The findings of the study indicated that propaganda slogans can be regarded as both a discourse and a social entity. The language employed in propaganda slogans is regarded not only as a reflection of societal norms and values but also as a social convention encompassing various linguistic aspects, such as the use of vocabulary, grammar and speech acts. Furthermore, propaganda slogans serve as conduits through which various facets of society can be observed, as they are interconnected with the institutional framework and the systems of human perspectives and values.

Associations between posting about alcohol on social networking sites and alcohol-induced blackouts in a sample of young adults not in 4-year college.

Research among young adults (YA), in samples of majority White college students, indicates links between posting about alcohol on social media and self-reported drinking behavior. We sought to extend this work by examining unique associations between public versus private posting about alcohol and the high-risk outcome of alcohol-related blackouts among a sample of racially/ethnically diverse YA not in 4-year college. A sample of 499 participants (ages 18-29; 52.5% female; 37.5% Black/African American, 26.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic/Latinx) completed an online survey about social media use and drinking behavior. Across three platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter [now known as "X"]), public posting on Instagram was most common. Adjusting for covariates, a higher frequency of private posting about alcohol was associated with a higher frequency of past-month blackouts. Tests of simple effects of posting on blackouts within racial/ethnic subgroups indicated that private posting about alcohol was significantly associated with past-month blackouts only among those who most strongly identified as Black/African American or White but not among those who most strongly identified as Hispanic/Latinx. Further, public posting was significantly associated with past-month blackouts, though the association was specific to White participants. Whether posting about alcohol may be useful in identifying risky drinking behavior may depend on racial/ethnic identification as well as whether private or public posting is being considered. Results have implications for eventual online interventions, which can identify individuals potentially at risk for hazardous drinking based on their social media posting behavior. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Does Physiological Arousal Increase Social Transmission of Information? Two Replications of Berger (2011)

People share information for many reasons. For example, Berger (2011, N = 40) found that undergraduate participants manipulated to have higher physiological arousal were more likely to share a news article with others via email than people who had low arousal. Berger’s research is widely cited as evidence of the causal role of arousal in sharing information and has been used to explain why information that induces high-arousal emotions is shared more than information that induces low-arousal emotions. We conducted two replications (N = 111, N = 160) of Berger’s study, using the same arousal manipulation but updating the sharing measure to reflect the rise of information sharing through social media. Both studies failed to find an impact of incidental physiological arousal on undergraduate participants’ willingness to share news articles on social media. Our studies cast doubt on the idea that incidental physiological arousal—in the absence of other factors—impacts people’s decisions to share information on social networking sites.

Nonresident fathers' seeking continuity in relationships with their children: Commitment, personal change, and reliance on others

AbstractObjectiveTo explore intrinsic and extrinsic factors that help nonresident fathers' continuing relationships with their children.BackgroundResearch on nonresident fathers tends to focus on rates or trajectories of contact and the perspectives or experiences of children or others and highlights significant barriers to development and maintenance of relationships between nonresident fathers and their children. What helps the growth and development of nonresident fathers' relationships with their children are less well understood and less frequently researched. This research sought to fill the gap in the literature of what is known that helps nonresident fathers maintain meaningful relationships with their children.MethodA qualitative research approach was chosen using thematic analysis of semistructured, in‐depth interviews. Recruitment was via social media and community sites targeting nonresident fathers after divorce.ResultsParticipants highlighted deep commitment to ongoing fathering and a deep desire for meaningful relationships with children. The experience of divorce had a highly negative impact, but some positives emerged that enhanced their relationship. Significant others played contingent roles helping participants improve their relationships with their children.ConclusionContinuity of relationships with children was the direct result of participants' actions to remain involved and their ongoing commitment to their children through strong and unwavering fatherhood role salience. These factors, together with actions for self‐improvement, managing change, and fostering cooperative relationships with relevant others, helped fathers maintain positive engagement and relationships with their children.ImplicationsThe nonresident fathers in this study relied on their own initiatives, resilience, and resources to remain engaged with their children. Policies and programs should respond to and encourage the development of policies and programs that help nonresident fathers' relationships with children in practical and meaningful ways.

Academic community engagement on social networking sites, creative behaviour and work performance: The mediating mechanisms of knowledge sharing and relationship quality

AbstractResearchers have increasingly engaged in academic communities on social networking sites (SNSs). This study seeks to examine the impact of academic community engagement on Facebook (ACEF) on researchers’ creative behaviour and work performance, with the mediating mechanisms of relationship quality and knowledge sharing. Data were obtained from 213 researchers in an emerging country, i.e., Vietnam. Results of structural equation modelling demonstrate that ACEF indirectly influences researchers’ creative behaviour and work performance in dualistic approaches. In particular, the relationships between ACEF and work performance and between ACEF and creative behaviour are positively mediated by relationship quality. Furthermore, knowledge sharing positively mediates the ACEF-creative behaviour and relationship quality-creative behaviour links. This study is among the first to develop and validate a unique model explaining the mechanism through which ACEF impacts researchers’ work and behavioural outcomes. The findings have important implications for researchers and educational institutions in promoting academic community engagement on SNSs, which can enhance knowledge sharing, creative behaviour and work performance.

Assessing the Impact of Technology on Church Services and Youth Engagement

The advent of technology has revolutionized many aspects of human life, including the operation and engagement methods of religious institutions. Historically, church services were confined to physical spaces, limiting congregational engagement to in-person attendance. Traditional worship, involving sermons, hymns, and communal activities, fostered a sense of community and spiritual enrichment. However, declining attendance in traditional settings necessitates the integration of modern digital tools to revitalize worship experiences and engage tech-savvy youth. This study explores the transformative impact of technology on church services, particularly its effectiveness in engaging younger congregants, through a quantitative survey of church leaders, technology experts, and congregants across various denominations. The research examines the adoption and impact of digital innovations such as live-streaming, social media outreach, mobile apps, and multimedia worship formats. Findings highlight enhanced accessibility, participation, and connection, making faith more relevant to younger generations. Challenges such as the potential dilution of spiritual experiences and the digital divide are also identified. Applying the Diffusion of Innovations theory, the study underscores the need for strategic, thoughtful integration of technology that balances modern conveniences with core religious values, bridging generational gaps and ensuring the continued vitality of religious communities in the digital age.

Understanding Dual Effects of Social Network Services on Digital Well-Being and Sustainability: A Case Study of Xiaohongshu (RED)

Social networking services (SNSs) address estrangement in cyberspace through their communication, recognition, and resonance features, yet they simultaneously generate new forms of alienation. This dual effect can both advance and hinder sustainability. This phenomenon is particularly evident in Xiaohongshu (RED), a platform widely used in China and beyond, which has evolved from providing consumption guidance to facilitating lifestyle sharing. This paper utilizes Hartmut Rosa’s Resonance Theory to explore resonance and alienation within RED, examining the multifaceted impact of SNSs on digital well-being and sustainability through qualitative methodologies, including netnography and thematic analysis. The study reveals that RED fosters material, spiritual, and social resonance, thereby enhancing digital well-being and sustainability. However, RED also generates alienation in these dimensions, which can impede sustainability. Moreover, the resonance and alienation generated by the RED platform affect not only its own sustainability but also broader environmental, social, economic, and cultural sustainability. Theoretically, this study constructs a sociological framework integrating resonance and alienation within SNSs to interpret digital well-being and sustainability. Practically, it offers recommendations for promoting sustainable practices among SNSs, addressing material, spiritual, and social dimensions.

Supplemental Material for Associations Between Posting About Alcohol on Social Networking Sites and Alcohol-Induced Blackouts in a Sample of Young Adults Not in 4-Year College

Supplemental Material for Associations Between Posting About Alcohol on Social Networking Sites and Alcohol-Induced Blackouts in a Sample of Young Adults Not in 4-Year College

Issues of Social Media Usage by Adolescents in their Socialisation Process

This study, employing a rigorous qualitative approach and case study design, investigated the common types of social media adolescents use in their socialisation process in Somanya in the Yilo Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The sample size was twenty adolescents selected through the convenience sampling technique. One-on-one interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to collect data. The significant findings from the study were that adolescents use social networking sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. It recommends that parents socialise adolescents to conform to contemporary social interaction patterns to aid the proper use of social media. It was concluded that social media usage affects the socialisation of adolescent, thereby affecting their social behaviour.

UNRAVELLING THE DETERMINANTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PAYMENT PLATFORM (SMPP) USAGE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON USER INTENTIONS AND ADOPTION

Lately, social media companies worldwide have introduced payment features on their social media platforms. This has given social media users the option to make payments to their near and dear ones without changing the platform while engaged in chatting. The adoption of Social Media Payment Platforms (SMPP) varies across user groups and is influenced by socio-demographic characteristics, convenience, and perceived risk. Understanding these factors is essential for enhancing user engagement and trust, thereby addressing the gaps in current SMPP adoption research. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the behavioural intention and perception level of users toward Social Media Payment Platforms (SMPP) adoption and to identify the factors which motivate and inhibit from using social payment apps. To understand the intention of the users to behave and adopt SMPP, we conducted in-depth structured interviews. Qualitative analysis was used to analyse the data, using pre-defined categories (deductive) and code emerging from the respondent discussions (inductively) to identify the relevant influencing factors. Through data analysis, we identified three key themes that categorised user behaviour: socio-demographic, convivence and vulnerability to risks, which is further divided into several sub-themes such as age, gender, education, occupation under socio-demographic, while perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEOU) comes under the theme of convivence and lastly, under Vulnerability of risk includes privacy, security and platform features. The findings of the study can be validated and explored in future research, which will provide a clear understanding of identifying factors that influence SMPP adoption and behaviour intention.

The Impact of Social Media on the Involvement of Palestinian Arab Women in the Labor Market in the State of Israel

The current article aims to shed light on the impact of social networking sites on Palestinian women in the State of Israel. It began researching the extent of women's involvement in work, the consequences of women's work, and the obstacles they face in the labor market. Then it highlighted the impact that social media has had on the labor market in general, and then the effects of social media on women’s work in particular. Finally, it highlights the impact of social media on the work of Palestinian women in Israel, and how these sites helped them gain income and self-realization in addition to education and awareness, all from within their homes.