Determining the indicators of social capital theory to social network sites

Sander, Tom and Teh, Phoey Lee * (2014) Determining the indicators of social capital theory to social network sites. In: 3rd International Conference on User Science and Engineering (i-USEr), 2-5 Sept 2014, Shah Alam.

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Abstract

The authors theoretical research provided a framework to define and measure social capital in social network sites. This paper determining with a qualitative method the
theoretical dimensions of this framework. The result of this
paper is the explanation of social capital theory in social network sites under the consideration of the identified indicators. The sample for this case is students, and the research needs further confirmation by other samples and methods. But this paper gives a first interesting insight in social network sites explained with the social capital theory and provides a first guidance for further research projects.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information: The first author is with the University of Latvia; the second author is with the Dept. of Information Systems, Faculty of Science & Technology, Sunway University.
Uncontrolled Keywords: social capital; social networks sites; qualitative research; expert interviews;
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
Divisions: Sunway University > Faculty of Engineering and Technology [formerly School of Engineering and Technology until 14 November 2025; School of Science and Technology until 2020] > School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence > Department of Smart Computing and Cyber Resilience [formerly Dept. Computing and Information Systems until 21 November 2024]
Depositing User: Ms. Molly Chuah
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Date Deposited: 30 Mar 2015 08:47
Last Modified: 15 Apr 2019 03:05
URI: http://repository.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/245

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