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An Investigation Into The Impact Of Social Networking On Knowledge Sharing, James Harold Gorham
An Investigation Into The Impact Of Social Networking On Knowledge Sharing, James Harold Gorham
CCE Theses and Dissertations
Today we are experiencing a rapidly increasing trend to use social networking in ways that dramatically affect both our personal and our public lives. This is a global phenomenon being experienced around the world. Exactly how this technology is being used and by whom is of great interest. The problem is that not a lot of research has been conducted to investigate the role social networking sites play to influence a person’s attitude toward sharing knowledge at work. In light of the marked increase in the use of social networking sites and how it is changing the way we live, …
Examining Social Network Site Usage By Older Adults: A Phenomenological Approach, Betsy Baugess
Examining Social Network Site Usage By Older Adults: A Phenomenological Approach, Betsy Baugess
CCE Theses and Dissertations
The Internet has infiltrated our daily lives in many ways. Social networking on the Internet is a great example of how the Internet has expanded interpersonal communication. Many individuals have made social networking sites, like FaceBook and Twitter, an essential part of their lives and use these platforms to communicate daily. Until recently, young people have been the primary participants in this fast-growing phenomenon, and older adults' participation in the Internet, specifically social networking sites, has lagged far behind. However, in recent years, there has been a noteworthy increase in the number of older adult participants. The increase in older …