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Social Media

The University of Maine

2021

Social media

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"Phone Bad": A Mixed-Methods Exploratory Case Study Analysis Of Social Media And Ostracism, Emmeline Willey May 2021

"Phone Bad": A Mixed-Methods Exploratory Case Study Analysis Of Social Media And Ostracism, Emmeline Willey

Honors College

Foundational theories of social psychology were written before the existence of social media. As evolving technology has created an environment where users maintain constant social contact, there exists a need for research concerning how human social needs manifest in an online environment, and even moreso for how constant interconnectedness affects people. Previous research indicates a positive correlation between experienced ostracism and social media addiction. However, social media usage tends to be high among users who feel connected, as well as users who feel disconnected, thus indicating that the link between social media and social disconnection may be a ‘chicken-and-the-egg’ situation. …


The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu Jan 2021

The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu

Marketing Faculty Scholarship

Nature-based tourism represents a growing sector within the tourism industry, and these interests could help improve the conditions of economically disadvantaged rural communities. The new digital landscape, including Internet and social media usage, represents a critical strategic opportunity to inform, educate and reach these tourism segments. The present research examines the impact of social media advertising on nature-based tourism within rural communities. In this research, we utilize the COBRA (Consumers’ Online Brand-Related Activities) model (Muntinga et al., 2011) of consumer behavior to assess the impact social media advertising plays in generating Pre-Consumption, Consumption, Creation, Contribution, and Engagement in rural business. …


The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu Jan 2021

The Value Of Social Media Advertising Strategies On Tourist Behavior: A Game-Changer For Small Rural Businesses, Nory B. Jones, Patti Miles, Tanya Beaulieu

Business School Faculty Scholarship

Nature-based tourism represents a growing sector within the tourism industry, and these interests could help improve the conditions of economically disadvantaged rural communities. The new digital landscape, including Internet and social media usage, represents a critical strategic opportunity to inform, educate and reach these tourism segments. The present research examines the impact of social media advertising on nature-based tourism within rural communities. In this research, we utilize the COBRA (Consumers’ Online Brand-Related Activities) model (Muntinga et al., 2011) of consumer behavior to assess the impact social media advertising plays in generating Pre-Consumption, Consumption, Creation, Contribution, and Engagement in rural business. …