Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei

The characteristics of online communities may vary based on the quality or depth of their social relationship that members form with other individuals within the digital environment, mutual goals, and shared interests (Bagozzi & Dholakia, 2002). It is clearly recognized that community members wh...

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Main Author: Cheong, Dianne, Lee Mei
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Language:English
Published: Centre for Media and Information Warfare Studies 2009
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spelling my.uitm.ir.469132021-06-03T09:50:02Z http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/46913/ Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei Cheong, Dianne, Lee Mei Groups and organizations Social groups. Group dynamics Social networks Neighborhoods. Community life The characteristics of online communities may vary based on the quality or depth of their social relationship that members form with other individuals within the digital environment, mutual goals, and shared interests (Bagozzi & Dholakia, 2002). It is clearly recognized that community members who are active in and passionate about sharing their views on topics, products, and companies are the driving force behind the online community’s value (Cothrel, 2000). Williams and Cothrel (2000) have noted that fostering personal connections among members and encouraging communication and a supportive environment as good practices in online communities. Similarly, Ridings and Gefen (2004) found information exchange and social support to be the two most popular reasons for joining an online community Centre for Media and Information Warfare Studies 2009-10 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/46913/1/46913.pdf ID46913 Cheong, Dianne, Lee Mei (2009) Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei. Journal of Media and Information Warfare, 2. pp. 89-104. ISSN 1985-563X
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topic Groups and organizations
Social groups. Group dynamics
Social networks
Neighborhoods. Community life
spellingShingle Groups and organizations
Social groups. Group dynamics
Social networks
Neighborhoods. Community life
Cheong, Dianne, Lee Mei
Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei
description The characteristics of online communities may vary based on the quality or depth of their social relationship that members form with other individuals within the digital environment, mutual goals, and shared interests (Bagozzi & Dholakia, 2002). It is clearly recognized that community members who are active in and passionate about sharing their views on topics, products, and companies are the driving force behind the online community’s value (Cothrel, 2000). Williams and Cothrel (2000) have noted that fostering personal connections among members and encouraging communication and a supportive environment as good practices in online communities. Similarly, Ridings and Gefen (2004) found information exchange and social support to be the two most popular reasons for joining an online community
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title Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei
title_short Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei
title_full Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei
title_fullStr Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei
title_full_unstemmed Multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / Dianne Cheong Lee Mei
title_sort multiple ways of perceiving and understanding the social networking sites / dianne cheong lee mei
publisher Centre for Media and Information Warfare Studies
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