Who Likes to Meet Blind Dating on the Internet?

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Fen Chen ◽  
Chia-Wen Tsai ◽  
Bo-Ying Chen
Keyword(s):  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Emotional Distance ◽  
Interpersonal Needs ◽  
Opposite Sex ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Due to busy modern lifestyles, the emotional distance between people has widened. Some people are unable to broaden their social circles or meet new people of the opposite sex because of their environment or work, so they seek non-traditional methods to meet new people. One of these methods is the use of the Internet. Match making on online dating sites and getting involved in dating service have become quite popular these days. The study is conducted with online questionnaires; out of those distributed, 302 valid samples were returned. The main research method was putting the samples through stepwise linear regression analysis. By focusing on the reasons people participate in blind dating through the Internet, this study examines theories on the relatedness needs, personality characteristics, sensation-seeking motivation, and self-disclosure of those involved; and develop a framework for research to understand what type of people use dating service as a means of meeting others. Results from the study show that interpersonal needs and self-disclosure play a role in why one would want to participate in blind dating. Furthermore, there is a definite connection between the characteristics of one’s personality and the desire to participate in blind dating. The sensation seeking people are therefore more likely than others to participate in blind dating.

Sensation Seeking and the Use of the Internet

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Manuel López-Bonilla ◽  
Luis Miguel López-Bonilla
Keyword(s):  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of The Internet

scholarly journals Internet Usage in Agricultural Extension Activities in Lampung Province, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1486-1493
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Internet Availability ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Internet Network

Low internet usage by extension agent, impact on the inhibition of the flow of information to the farmers and lead to the income received by farmers. In the digital era today, if the extension agent is not encouraged to use the internet then they will be left behind and will be left out by the farmers. This study aimed to (1) analyze the internet availability in Lampung Province (2) to analyze the level of internet usage for extension agent in Lampung and (3) to analyze factors influencing internet usage of extension agent. This research was conducted in Lampung Province with analysis unit of extension agent in the office of BP3K (Extension Agency of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry) which has been facilitated by computer and internet network. Respondents consisted of 355 extension agent served in BP3K. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis was used to determine the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. The availability of facilities and internet network in Extension Offices is not sufficient even extension agent used their private facilities. The Internet network had reached the remote areas very well in spreading and transmitting information. Almost all extension agent have internet-connected devices and internet-based applications. Extension agents facilitated by computer and internet network communicating using social media, however capabilities in using the internet to search information related agricultural technology remained low. The use of the internet by extension agent was influenced by the nature of internet innovation, the number of Internet-based applications and the amount of existed hardware.

scholarly journals Use of the Internet and Mobile-Based “Apps” for Sex-Seeking Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 510-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas A. Grosskopf ◽  
Michael T. LeVasseur ◽  
Debra B. Glaser
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Internalized Homophobia ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Gay Identity ◽  
Sexual Sensation Seeking ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Sex With Men

The Internet continues to be a popular venue for men who have sex with men (MSM) to seek sexual partners. Increased sexual risk behavior has been linked to MSM who use the Internet to seek partners. However, there has been little research on how new mobile-based social networking applications (“apps”) may affect sex-seeking and sexual risk behaviors of MSM. One hundred twenty-six MSM in New York City were recruited to complete an online survey on the use of the Internet and other technology for sex-seeking. The authors collected data on variables of interest including sexual sensation seeking, gay identity affirmation, internalized homophobia, Internet/app use, and sexual behavior with men met via the Internet and mobile apps. Results indicated that men who use both the Internet and mobile apps to seek partners were younger and reported higher incomes ( p < .05) than men who used the Internet only. There were no significant differences between the groups with regard to race, sexual sensation seeking, gay identity affirmation, or internalized homophobia, indicating that the use of mobile-based apps for sex-seeking may be simply an example of evolving technologies. These findings may provide insight for the feasibility and planning of effective mobile app-based HIV/STI programs for MSM.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Social Media Marketing terhadap Brand Image My Pangandaran Tour and Travel

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 852-862
Author(s):  
Silvy Damayanti ◽  
Arianis Chan ◽  
Cecep Safa'atul Barkah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Social Media Marketing ◽  
Travel Agency ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Online Travel

Tour & Travel Agent is an old type of business that can still maintain its potential as a business opportunity every year. This is due to the use of the internet, thus presenting the online travel market. One of the travel agency businesses that use the internet, especially social media, as a marketing medium to build a company brand image is MyPangandaran. However, the growth of followers on the @mypangandarantours Instagram account is relatively slow, and the level of follower engagement is still low. This study aims to find out how MyPangandaran grows a positive brand image for followers of their Instagram account, @mypangandarantours. In addition, to see the influence that social media has had on followers of brand images on their Instagram accounts. The method used in this research is quantitative with the type of associative survey research. The data technique uses analysis from observations, literature studies, interviews and questionnaires. The sample in this study was 96 followers of the @mypangandarantours Instagram account. The sampling technique used non-probability sampling, namely purposive sampling. The data analysis technique used simple linear regression analysis. This study indicates a significant influence of social media on the brand image of followers of the @mypangandarantours Instagram account, meaning that if the social media marketing variable is getting better, the brand image will be getting better.

Intimacy and Relational Communication in Online Counselling

2012 ◽  
pp. 48-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bayode I. Popoola ◽  
Olusegun F. Adebowale ◽  
Akinjide Gabriel Akintomide ◽  
Onijuni Olufemi Olatomide
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Relational Communication ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Counselling ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Relationship

Intimacy is very crucial to the success of any therapeutic relationship. In a counselling relationship, disclosure has been found to be a cornerstone for the relationship to be effective and for self-disclosure to be achieved. In counselling there should be trust, intimacy, and effective relational communication. Intimate relationships can only occur where there is trust, effective communication, and assurance of confidentiality. Lack of intimacy in a counselling relationship has been found to contribute to both physiological and psychological problems of a client. It is, therefore, important for any counsellor who is aspiring to make a remarkable impact in the practice of counselling to make the establishment of intimacy and relational communication a priority. Online counselling by its nature requires much more effort to establish intimacy and relational communication with the client than face-to-face counselling. This chapter posits that, apart from acquiring the necessary skills needed in becoming a professional counsellor, an online counsellor needs to acquire some level of proficiency in communication technologies, especially in the areas of handling computers and effective use of the Internet. Also, such a counsellor should be well equipped with the principles of effective communication. He/She should be familiar with some of the Internet languages often referred to as ‘net lingo’ and some emotional icons often referred to as ‘emoticons’ in order for him/her to establish and promote intimacy and relational communication in an online counselling relationship.

Implications for Website Trust and Credibility Assessment

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yahya M. Tashtoush ◽  
Aisha Zaidan ◽  
Izzat M. Alsmadi
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Stepwise Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Rank Metric ◽  
Is Security ◽  
Novice Users ◽  
Almost All ◽  
New Formula

With the expansion of the Internet services provided to users to cover almost all areas that were dominated by traditional face-to-face and location based businesses, one of the major challenges for such expansion is security and its related concerns. Customers or users need to trust the websites they visit in terms of the information or content. This research proposes a new formula for evaluating the credibility (called XD TRank) metric of websites. A case study of 40 selected websites in Jordan is used to assess the proposed credibibility metric. The metrics required to assess Websites and pages credibility are collected and evaluated based on 25 existing metrics and built a model using SPSS by applying stepwise linear regression analysis to predict the XD TRank. Results showed that there is a broad range of metrics that affect the credibility of a website or a webpage and their impact on credibility may vary on their significancy or impact on the trust rank metric. For e-business in particular, trust rank metrics can be used part of quality assurance and auditing processes. Those can be important assets for users to be able to distinguish known, popular and reliable e-commerce websites from spammers or websites which try to trick novice users. Trust rank can be also used like a logo in all Website pages to alert users if they were redirected to phishing pages.

Courting the Youth Vote in 2008: The Obama Effect

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey C Bohl
Keyword(s):  
Presidential Elections ◽  
Voter Registration ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Past ◽  
Several Variables ◽  
High Turnout ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Youth Vote

This paper examines a few of the numerous factors that may have led to increased youth turnout in 2008 Election. First, theories of voter behavior and turnout are related to courting the youth vote. Several variables that are perceived to affect youth turnout such as party polarization, perceived candidate difference, voter registration, effective campaigning and mobilization, and use of the Internet, are examined. Over the past 40 years, presidential elections have failed to engage the majority of young citizens (ages 18-29) to the point that they became inclined to participate. This trend began to reverse starting in 2000 Election and the youth turnout reached its peak in 2008. While both short and long-term factors played a significant role in recent elections, high turnout among youth voters in 2008 can be largely attributed to the Obama candidacy and campaign, which mobilized young citizens in unprecedented ways.

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