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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"Social media usage"”.
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Investigating factors affecting social media usage at North-West University Mafikeng Campus
… turnover over the years (Yuan & Powell 2013). Social media however has and continues to grow. The study explores how students' understanding and usage of social media in the learning process can contribute to the improvement of e-learning. The study explores the concept of e-social learning …
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Investigating social media usage patterns and privacy awareness with composite data visualization
… people have of their activity and audience on social media, and into the alignment of sharing expectations with actual sharing behavior. It is previously reported that people tend to share problematic posts on social media networks because they are not always aware of who can actually see their …
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The relationship and effects of social media usage and social comparison on self-esteem
… surround themselves with others because they´re social beings. The 21st century has offered people to join a new and an exciting social environment called social media. Social media has just about 4 billion active users where it provides information and allows people to communicate in various …
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Share, like, tweet and cheer: an examination of social media usage and the NFL
… (NFL). The introduction and implementation of social media is granting fans unprecedented access to leagues, teams, and players. and providing sport marketers, athletes, and media members with the ability to communicate more effectively with fans. Despite the longevity and continued popularity …
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Social media usage and its effect on adolescents body image : does the effect vary across the genders?
Social media is a relatively new and a fast-changing development, its effects on adolescents´ body image is not well known. This reveals the importance of further research on this topic. This study examined whether social media usage had any effect on adolescent´s body image and if there was any …
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Influence of Excessive Social Media Usage on Sleep Patterns Among Adolescents in the United Kingdom: A Systematic Review
Background: As social networks have become an integral part of the adolescents’ lives in the United Kingdom, there is growing concern about the negative impact of nighttime use of electronic devices. Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are some of the platforms many …
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An exploratory study of social media usage and developmental outcomes by government and emerging political leaders : the Nigerian experience
… and lack of transparency in Governance. The media is often seen as a medium that could address and tackle these current socio-political problems within society. However, the role Social Media could play is widely debated between two schools of thought - media and communication studies and …
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The Impact of Social Media Usage for Work Purposes on Innovation in SMEs: The Role of Human Capital and Knowledge Sharing
With the advent of the technology era, social media is considered a useful platform that has contributed actively to social interaction and a wealth of knowledge for both individuals and groups. Many organisations have begun to take into consideration the benefits of such platforms. However, there …
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Reason and reaction: The dual route of decision making process on social media usage: The case of hospitality brand fan pages
<p>A new phenomenon on Facebook, resulting from social media revolution, is the emergence of numerous Facebook fan pages. This form of online brand community is an effective tool for building relationships with consumers. Many hospitality firms (i.e. restaurants) have captured the strength of a fan …
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Distracted Parenting: How Social Media Affects Parent-Child Attachment
<p>Social media usage for parents has become ubiquitous, as either a form of entertainment or communication with other individuals. However, excessive use of social media has also shown to have effects on parenting; causing parental distraction, decreasing the level of everyday parental engagement, …
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Social media performance of user generated content and its relationship with conspicuous consumption: through the lens of the expectation confirmation theory
… patterns of others that maintain a higher social status. This results in individuals ostentatiously displaying their consumption patterns in order to reinforce their social status. The advent of social media has provided individuals with a new platform on which to display their conspicuous …
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Eating disorder symptoms and body image concerns among elite Icelandic gymnasts and their relationship with social media use
… among athletes than non- athletes, and that social media usage is associated with ED symptoms and body image concerns. The goal of this study was to examine ED symptoms and body image concerns among Icelandic elite gymnasts and their relationship with social media use. Participants were 26 …
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The Effect of Social Media on the Normal Sleeping Patterns of Adolescents (10-19) in the UK: A Systematic Literature Review
This dissertation explores the impact of social media usage on the normal sleeping patterns of adolescents aged 10 to 19 in the United Kingdom through a systematic literature review. With the increasing prevalence of digital media among young people, concerns have emerged regarding its effect on …
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Evaluating survey on the usage of social media in the Icelandic horse industry
Social media is an omnipresent part of today‘s life, influencing communication, interactions, opinions and business behaviour among users worldwide. This study seeks to examine the role of social media within the Icelandic horses niche community, investigating its impact on perceptions, behaviors, …
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The role of social media in the mental health literacy and help-seeking of British South Asian young adults: A mixed-methods approach
… proliferation of the internet and particularly social media, the current study aims to explore the role of social media in the MHL and help-seeking behaviour of BSA young adults. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was employed to understand the issue in question. 166 participants took …
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The Impact of Technological Features in Social Media Platforms on Students' Academic Performance
<p>The ubiquitous existence of social media platforms has transformed the way people interact and communicate with each other. However, intensive social media usage has become a growing concern among students. This heavy usage can negatively impact their lives, including their academic performance. …
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Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of College Student Athletes
<p>This thesis explores the influence of social media on the mental health of college student-athletes. With the adoption of social media platforms and the challenges faced by college student-athletes, understanding the implications of social media usage becomes a priority. This study examines the …
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Social media use and self-esteem in undergraduate students
… using a different form of communication which is social media. Social media is a way that people communicate with family/friends, get information, post photos, etc. It is estimated that the average amount of time spent on this social networking site ranges from thirty minutes to over two hours on …
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Social Media in Higher Education: Building Mutually Beneficial Student and Institutional Relationships through Social Media.
<p>Social applications such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter have driven the public growth of Web 2.0. Universities and colleges are using social media to reach student prospects, keep contact with current students and alumni, and provide a mechanism for group collaboration and interaction in the …
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Ego-tribalism in religion, politics, and media : a changing landscape calls for a new theory of trust.
Scholarship on individual manifestations of social trust typically emphasize three theoretical frameworks: rational choice, psychological/epistemological capacity, or network distribution. In this dissertation, I argue that these approaches have limited explanatory power, and instead put forth a …
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