Understanding Digital Piracy Using Social Networks: An Integrated Theory Approach

2017 ◽  
pp. 130-143
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Digital Piracy ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Integrated Theory

Social capital in disaster risk management; a case study of social capital mobilization following the 1934 Kathmandu Valley earthquake in Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshan Bhakta Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Disaster Victims ◽  
Linking Social Capital ◽  
Response And Recovery

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine how social capital operated in the lives of 15 respondents from Lalitpur following the massive 1934 Kathmandu Valley earthquake. Based on experiences of the survivors, it attempts to understand how individuals and families utilized their social capital in the aftermath of the earthquake, and rebuild their lives and communities. Design/methodology/approach – This is a qualitative study based on non-structured interviews and discussions with disaster victims on their own locality. Following Padgett's (2008) grounded theory approach, flexible method of data collection is adopted through interactions with respondents and following up on important cues or patterns as additional data emerged. Findings – Participants described a process through which they relied on bonding, bridging and linking social capital in different stages of earthquake response and recovery. Close ties or bonding social capital were important for immediate support, but bridging and linking social capital offered pathways to longer term survival and wider neighbourhood and community revitalization. This paper also discusses how social capital inclusion in pre-disaster communities might be helpful to strengthen their response capacity. Research limitations/implications – As the study participants were less than ten years old when the earthquake happened, they might have omitted or overlooked some important details about the event. The findings are based not only on participant's own memories, but they also shared stories told by their parents which were the indirect experiences. Practical implications – This study indicates the potential value and need for including bonding, bridging and linking social capital and traditional social networks in disaster planning. A key outcome related to disaster policy would be what institutional condition or combinations of different dimensions of social capital may serve the public for better disaster response and recovery. Originality/value – This study has paid attention to how social capital might be useful in disaster risk reduction both in post-disaster phase and in pre-disaster condition which may be rare in disaster studies. It also provides an insight into how community-based disaster management can take into account pre-existing social systems and traditional social networks to build local capacities.

Small farms building global brands through social networks

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenico Dentoni ◽  
Thomas Reardon
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Olive Oil ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Virgin Olive Oil ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Third Party ◽  
High Status ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Small Farms

Small farms have the option of competing in the global market by pursuing a niche brand differentiation strategy. However, they usually face tight financial constraints when attempting to build a food brand that meets both the desires of a small segment of distant final consumers and the requirements of its international buyers. In this study, we explore how small farms can use social networks to start transacting with international buyers and to build global niche brands. Following a 'grounded theory' approach, we analyzed the evidence collected from 34 cases of small farms producing single-estate extra-virgin olive oil and other specialty food products in Italy. The analysis led to the following conclusions. First, small olive oil farmers can build brand associations and perceived brand quality, and ultimately brand equity, by developing social ties with third-party endorsers that are outside the product supply chain but have high status in the market. Second, to intentionally develop these social ties, small olive oil farmers need to obtain information both on (a) international consumer preferences for olive oil attributes and (b) which actors have the high status to endorse and promote the individual brands. Third, use of social ties with high-status endorsers for brand development is more effective when international consumers' familiarity with the product is lower and their preference for credence attributes stronger. While concerning a developed country that moreover enjoys a strong reputation in relation to the product, we posit that this study is rich with lessons for small producers of specialty food in both developed and developing regions whose reputations associated with the specific products are high. From a policy perspective, this study suggests that public market development programs can play a key facilitation role for the development of social networks linking small companies and international buyers by providing relevant market information on third-party endorsers as well as final consumers and buyers.

scholarly journals Bridging psychological and educational research on rational number knowledge

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xenia Vamvakoussi ◽  
Konstantinos P. Christou ◽  
Stella Vosniadou
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Rational Number ◽  
Numerical Cognition ◽  
Developmental Psychology ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Numerical Development ◽  
Integrated Theory ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Number Knowledge

In this paper we focus on the development of rational number knowledge and present three research programs that illustrate the possibility of bridging research between the fields of cognitive developmental psychology and mathematics education. The first is a research program theoretically grounded in the framework theory approach to conceptual change. This program focuses on the interference of prior natural number knowledge in the development of rational number learning. The other two are the research program by Moss and colleagues that uses Case’s theory of cognitive development to develop and test a curriculum for learning fractions, and the research program by Siegler and colleagues, who attempt to formulate an integrated theory of numerical development. We will discuss the similarities and differences between these approaches as a means of identifying potential meeting points between psychological and educational research on numerical cognition and in an effort to bridge research between the two fields for the benefit of rational number instruction.

Educational and Cultural Identities in Virtual Social Networks

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wajeeh Daher
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
History Of Mathematics ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach ◽  
Mathematics And Science

This research attempts to describe the identity development of students/teachers who used a virtual social network –Facebook to work with historical mathematics and mathematicians in the frame of a second degree course. Fifteen participants aged from 24 to 53 years old participated in the course in which they were required to attend mathematical Facebook sites involved with math history. The research findings arrived at using the grounded theory approach indicate that working with historical mathematicians and talking and discussing their work in virtual social networks, students/ teachers developed their identity in four aspects: (1) the educational aspect, (2) the cultural aspect, (3) the personality aspect, and (4) the ethnic aspect. These identity aspects were developed due to the different conditions of the learning environment, together with the actions/ interactions of the participants. Specifically, working with the history of mathematics in virtual social networks made the participants aware of (1) the advantages of integrating technology in learning and teaching, (2) the advantages of integrating history in the learning and teaching of mathematics and science, and (3) the possibility to move their culture to one that is involved more in science and mathematics. In addition, working with the history of mathematics in virtual social networks made the participants proud of their heritage and as a result they increased their self esteem.

Transnational Entrepreneurs‘ Venture Internationalization Strategies: A Practice Theory Approach

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 1093-1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siri Terjesen ◽  
Amanda Elam
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Institutional Environments ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Theory Of Practice ◽  
Internationalization Strategies ◽  
Transnational Entrepreneurs

How do entrepreneurs working across multiple countries leverage individual experiences and institutional environments to pursue international markets? This research utilizes Bourdieu's theory of practice as a sensitizing framework to explore transnational entrepreneurs‘ internationalization strategies. Four case studies reveal the ways in which transnational entrepreneurs rely on diverse sets of resources—economic, social, cultural, and symbolic capital—to navigate multiple institutional environments—cultural repertoires, social networks, legal and regulatory regimes, and power relations—when making strategic decisions about internationalization. Transnational entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to internationalize directly and, in many cases, as an intermediary for local firms. As such, transnational entrepreneurs pursue a modern middleman role that transcends the multiple institutional environments in which they are embedded.

The Influence of Parent Social Networks on Parent Perceptions and Motivation for Involvement

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Curry ◽  
Alexandra Holter
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Parent Perceptions ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
High Poverty ◽  
Role Construction ◽  
School Influence ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Despite reform efforts to involve parents, parent–school relationships in urban districts are rare. This qualitative study used a constructivist grounded theory approach to gain an understanding of how parent social networks, specifically relationships with other parents in the school, influence parent perceptions of their role in the educational process and their efficacy to fulfill perceived roles. Findings suggest that parents have differing perceptions about their role and differences in efficacy for involvement; however, relationships with other parents are important resources for role construction and efficacy, and may serve to lessen the disconnect between parents and schools in high-poverty districts.

scholarly journals THE PROMISES, PROBLEMS, AND POSSIBILITIES FOR ALT-NETWORKS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Boyle ◽  
Robert Gehl ◽  
Diana Zulli ◽  
Misti Yang ◽  
Jim Brown
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Critical Theory ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Important Development ◽  
Games Theory ◽  
Governmental Control

The Promises, Problems, and Possibilities for Alt-Networks Introduction Social media has become a central facet of contemporary life and that centralization has narrowed our perspectives and lessened our possibilities (Pariser, 2011; Vaidhyanathan, 2018). This centralizing of social media networks happens for their individual users, but also at the level of how social media informs our discourses through journalistic practice, government institutions, industry sectors. Because of the role that social media now play, we have become acutely aware of their shortcomings. Their platforms not only host but actively cultivate toxic and abusive environments for many of its users. In addition to their functions of interaction, they also provide avenues for increasing governmental control through surveillance or gatekeeping. Given the lack of adequate response from tech companies to these long standing issues, it was inevitable that something had to happen. In response to these conditions, tech advocates, activists, students, and scholars have launched numerous alternatives to mainstream social networks. These networks rethink what social media can and should do in times of over reliance on monolithic digital platforms. Some networks redesign the user’s experience to lessen or eliminate harassment; some networks focus on data privacy responsibilities; some create spaces where non-centralized networks can persist even against oppressive governmental regimes. Given the rise and differentiation of alt-networks, there is a need to study and examine the proliferation of alt-networks. This panel offers four presentations varied in objects, different in methodological approaches, and diverse in their claims. In examining alt-networks, this panel will explore how these redesigned digital platforms respond to demands of scalability, how political activists develop and deploy alt-networks for protests, how researchers could cultivate a games theory approach to studying alt-networks and, finally, how the lack of certain features in alt-networks may doom their survival. The methods being explored will include critical theory, social science research, methodological discussion, and critical analysis through a rhetorical lens. Ultimately, our panel hopes to join in on emerging conversations about the ecology of networks and contribute valuable insights for internet research. A Network of Alt-Networks These papers have been carefully assembled to represent a substantial spectrum of the promises, problems, and possibilities for Alt-Tech today. In the first presentation, the paper develops a games theory approach to studying alt-networks, in this case, Mastodon instances. This is an important development as mainstream social media networks have benefited from years of research approaches, new networked objects create new networked questions requiring new methodological considerations. Related to this problem, the second presentation examines how and when alt-networks engage or resist the inevitable need to scale their operations. Such a study is important because mainstream social media impose a will to scale in ways that make it seem natural and unstoppable. The third presentation engages activists and how ad hoc alt-networks allow for platforms that avoid and leverage themselves against oppressive regimes. Finally, the fourth presentation will explore why alt-networks have so far failed alt-right political actors. This argument will look at how micro-interactions on platforms inform and drive a dangerous cycle of political antagonism. As a set, these presentations will give AoIR attendees a comprehensive survey of sites, methods, and sources for engaging and analyzing alt-networks. While the papers all draw heavily on critical theory and analysis, each differs in how they approach their objects of analysis. Using technical approaches, social science methods, speculative means, and rhetorical analysis the papers also demonstrate a wide swath of ways to encounter the alt-network. Finally, the sourcing and discourse engaged by each presentation activates multiple academic discussions while also sticking close to shared themes and concerns. The Possibilities of Alt-Networks This panel builds on recent work concerning the disappointment with mainstream social networks but also the promise of alternatives (Gehl, 2015, Tufekci, 2017). The adherence to tech industry’s unfair labor practices, the inability to respond to users’ needs, the lack of clear and consistent privacy responsibilities, the weak submission to governmental control— these concerns with social media have all been written (Noble, 2018; Roberts, 2019). The rise and proliferation of Alt-Networks is an important development for internet researchers because those innovations rekindle the earliest aims of the internet itself. Namely, the construction of a system whose topological configurations resisted centralization and allowed for its users to develop multiple ways of communicating knowledge to one another.

scholarly journals LMS VS SOCIAL NETWORK: CONTENT ANALYSIS WITH THE SOCIAL PRESENCE THEORY APPROACH

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Pongrapee Kaewsaiha
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Potential Benefits

The purpose of this research is to study how educators and learners use social networks as part of their teaching and learning, instead of Learning Management Systems (LMSs) that are specifically designed for education. The author uses content analysis with multiple studies to find the influence that leads to the acceptance of social networks as a teaching tool, and what is seen as a disadvantage of LMS that reduces potential benefits. With the social presence theory approach, it is possible to visualize the decisions of educators/learners by defining relationships and positioning within social groups. Other studies show that most students use social networks for discussion, collaboration, sharing resources and finding support (including mental support), while LMS is useful for managing communication between teachers and students (including assessments). The emergence of mobile technologies also helps to increase communication efficiency through social networks. On the other hand, studies have shown that social networks sometimes distract students from the learning process.

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