Maximizing the Spread of Positive Influence in Online Social Networks

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huiyuan Zhang ◽  
Thang N. Dinh ◽  
My T. Thai
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Positive Influence

The Influence of (Online) Social Networks on Workers' Attitudes and Behaviours in Higher Education Institutions

2017 ◽  
pp. 644-666
Author(s):  
Vera Silva Carlos ◽  
Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Considerable Impact

According to the literature, social relationships have a positive influence on work-related attitudes and behaviours. Taking into account that Online Social Networks (OSNs), brought about by Web 2.0, have become an international phenomena and have a considerable impact on the way people communicate and interact with each other, the chapter's purpose is to evaluate the effect that the use of OSNs has on the worker's attitudes and behaviours. In this way, the authors use a questionnaire to evaluate the attitudes of 157 faculty members in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). To assess the use of OSNs by faculty members, they use a binary variable. After analysing and discussing the results, the authors conclude that the use of OSNs influences the workers' performance traits. The relations they propose in what concerns the workers' attitudes are all empirically proven. At last, the authors describe the study limitations and suggest some perspectives for future research.

The Use of Online Social Networks and Its Influence on Job-Related Behavior

2019 ◽  
pp. 106-129
Author(s):  
Vera Silva Carlos ◽  
Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Behavior

Web 2.0 technologies have progressively transformed social interactions among people. In addition, there is plenty of evidence of a positive influence of social relationships on work-related attitudes and behaviors. Within these frameworks, the purpose is to evaluate the effect of using online social networks on the workers' attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of higher education. The authors used an online survey to evaluate the attitudes and behavior of 157 faculty members. To assess the use of OSNs, they used a dichotomous variable. The t-student test and the PLS method were used to analyze the data. They conclude that the use of OSNs influences the workers' performance, but not job satisfaction, organizational commitment, or organizational citizenship behaviors (extra-role performance). The relationships they propose in what concerns the workers' attitudes are all empirically supported. Lastly, they describe the study limitations and we suggest some perspectives for future research.

The Use of Online Social Networks in Higher Education and Its Influence on Job Performance

2016 ◽  
pp. 330-353
Author(s):  
Vera Silva Carlos ◽  
Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Dichotomous Variable ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
And Behaviors

There is plenty of evidence on a positive influence of social relationships on work-related attitudes and behaviors. Besides, online social networks (OSNs), made possible by Web 2.0, have become a global phenomenon and have a considerable impact on the way people communicate and interact with each other. Our purpose is to evaluate the effect of using OSNs on the worker's attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of Higher Education. In this sense, we used a questionnaire, to evaluate the attitudes of 157 faculty members. To assess the use of OSNs, we resorted to a dichotomous variable. After analyzing and discussing the results we conclude that the use of OSNs influences the worker's performance, but not Job satisfaction, Organizational commitment or extra-role performance. The relationships we propose in what concerns the worker's attitudes are all empirically proved. Lastly, we describe the study limitations and we suggest some perspectives for future research.

The Influence of (Online) Social Networks on Workers’ Attitudes and Behaviours in Higher Education Institutions

2014 ◽  
pp. 259-279
Author(s):  
Vera Silva Carlos ◽  
Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Considerable Impact

According to the literature, social relationships have a positive influence on work-related attitudes and behaviours. Taking into account that Online Social Networks (OSNs), brought about by Web 2.0, have become an international phenomena and have a considerable impact on the way people communicate and interact with each other, the chapter’s purpose is to evaluate the effect that the use of OSNs has on the worker’s attitudes and behaviours. In this way, the authors use a questionnaire to evaluate the attitudes of 157 faculty members in Higher Education Institutions (HEI). To assess the use of OSNs by faculty members, they use a binary variable. After analysing and discussing the results, the authors conclude that the use of OSNs influences the workers’ performance traits. The relations they propose in what concerns the workers’ attitudes are all empirically proven. At last, the authors describe the study limitations and suggest some perspectives for future research.

The Use of Online Social Networks in Higher Education and Its Influence on Job Performance

2017 ◽  
pp. 576-601
Author(s):  
Vera Silva Carlos ◽  
Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Dichotomous Variable ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
And Behaviors

There is plenty of evidence on a positive influence of social relationships on work-related attitudes and behaviors. Besides, online social networks (OSNs), made possible by Web 2.0, have become a global phenomenon and have a considerable impact on the way people communicate and interact with each other. Our purpose is to evaluate the effect of using OSNs on the worker's attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of Higher Education. In this sense, we used a questionnaire, to evaluate the attitudes of 157 faculty members. To assess the use of OSNs, we resorted to a dichotomous variable. After analyzing and discussing the results we conclude that the use of OSNs influences the worker's performance, but not Job satisfaction, Organizational commitment or extra-role performance. The relationships we propose in what concerns the worker's attitudes are all empirically proved. Lastly, we describe the study limitations and we suggest some perspectives for future research.

Quality Assessment Framework for Mobile Health Systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Naghizadeh ◽  
Mahsima Kazemi Movahhed ◽  
Yashar Ghoflgari Jedari
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Mobile Health Systems ◽  
Technological Tool ◽  
Cognitive Dimensions

Web-based, online social networking has received much attention from researchers in a variety of academic disciplines, with interesting issues addressed from different perspectives. Although Internet technologies play an instrumental role in the provision of the connectivity and message exchange capabilities that are required for the member interactions, the impacts of extensive usage of online social networks often are often on the non-technological aspects. This research investigates the driving forces of website loyalty, an issue of interest to both the individuals using the service for socializing and for the businesses deploying social networks as a serious technological tool for business promotion purposes. Using Facebook as the target of observation, this study evaluates the effects of social presence and social capital on website loyalty. The analysis reveals a positive influence of social presence on all three (structural, relational and cognitive) dimensions of social capital. Further, both the relational and cognitive dimensions of social capital have positive influence on the website loyalty.

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