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The Influence Of Shyness On The Use Of Facebook In An Undergraduate Sample, Emily S. Orr, Mia Sisic, Craig Ross, Mary G. Simmering, Jaime M. Arseneault, Robert Orr
The Influence Of Shyness On The Use Of Facebook In An Undergraduate Sample, Emily S. Orr, Mia Sisic, Craig Ross, Mary G. Simmering, Jaime M. Arseneault, Robert Orr
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Researchers have suggested that individual differences will help to determine which online communication tools appeal to and are used by different individuals. With respect to the domain of computer-mediated communication, shyness is a particular personality trait of interest, as forums provide opportunities for social interactions that shy individuals might otherwise avoid. The present study investigated the personality trait of shyness and its relation with certain features of an online communication tool (Facebook). We hypothesized that shyness would be significantly related to the quantity of time spent on Facebook, the number of contacts added to one’s Facebook profile, and attitudes toward …
Personality And Motivations Associated With Facebook Use, Craig Ross, Emily Orr, Mia Sisic, Jaime Michelle Arseneault, Mary G Simmering, Robert Orr
Personality And Motivations Associated With Facebook Use, Craig Ross, Emily Orr, Mia Sisic, Jaime Michelle Arseneault, Mary G Simmering, Robert Orr
Psychology Publications
Facebook is quickly becoming one of the most popular tools for social communication. However, Facebook is somewhat different from other Social Networking Sites as it demonstrates an offline-to-online trend; that is, the majority of Facebook Friends are met offline and then added later. The present research investigated how the Five-Factor Model of personality relates to Facebook use. Despite some expected trends regarding Extraversion and Openness to Experience, results indicated that personality factors were not as influential as previous literature would suggest. The results also indicated that a motivation to communicate was influential in terms of Facebook use. It is suggested …