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Understanding Member Use of Social Networking Sites: A Value Analysis
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2013 | Communications of the Association for Information Systems | Citations: 12
Authors: Chen, Rui; Sharma, Sushil K.

Abstract: In this research, the authors examine members’ decisions to continue using socia ... Expand

Abstract: In this research, the authors examine members’ decisions to continue using social networking sites. Site use leads to the growth of social relationships, increased volume of site traffic, and an accumulation of user-generated contents; hence, it is imperative to the long-term success of social networking sites. Drawing on the Theory of Consumption Value, we develop a research model to examine the key values that members derive from networking sites. This model systematically identifies functional, social, epistemic, emotional, and conditional values and contends that these values influence members’ continued site-use decisions. In addition, the research model captures the major determinants of the five value constructs as stemming from networking service attributes, member personalities, website designs, and computing environment. The research model was empirically validated through survey data collected from social networking site users, and the analysis results provided strong support to the hypothesized relationships. The current study generates new knowledge on the literature of social networking sites; it also sheds light on site management for networking service providers. Collapse

Semantic filters: Facebook TAM2

Topics: social network data quality IT risk management privacy social presence

Methods: survey partial least squares regression factor analysis descriptive statistic data transformation

Theories: technology acceptance model theory of consumption value flow theory social exchange theory expectation confirmation theory
VIRTUAL SOCIAL NETWORK CHARACTERIZATION: A REFERENCE FRAMEWORK FOR A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

2013 | International Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Quinio, Bernard; Marciniak, Rolande

Abstract: Although social network, social media, social networking site, online game and o ... Expand

Abstract: Although social network, social media, social networking site, online game and online community are all terms found in the literature, do they actually refer to radically different environments? The paper proposes a generic definition for Virtual Social Networks (VSNs) and it identifies the environments' five essential dimensions. Thanks to a simple reference framework it becomes possible to compare the research work on the different environments and their varied theoretical approaches. The paper is based on both the literature and original research. Collapse

Semantic filters: Facebook TAM2

Topics: social network social influence virtual world online game online community

Methods: qualitative interview literature study

Theories: technology acceptance model TAM2 unified theory of acceptance and use of technology resource based view of the firm innovation theory

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Understanding Member Use of Social Networking Sites: A Value Analysis

VIRTUAL SOCIAL NETWORK CHARACTERIZATION: A REFERENCE FRAMEWORK FOR A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS