Facebook, Privacy and the Challenges of Protecting Minors on Social Networking Sites

Tsaoussi, Aspasia

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1878035

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“…Risks associated with social media in the context of the public sector are measured with four constructs: time risk, psychological risks, social risks, and privacy risk; which are the most common risks associated with social media. Benefits associated in this study were adopted using various literature sources (e.g., Tsaoussi, 2011; Wellman, Quan Haase, Witte, & Hampton, 2001). This study measured four constructs of benefits: social connectivity, social involvement, information attainment, and entertainment in the context of public sector use of social media.…”

Section: Research Model and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…SNSs support the maintenance of existing social ties and the formation of new connections (Ellison, Steinfield, & Lampe, 2007). According to Tsaoussi (2011), SNSs have greatly increased the connectivity of the online space. Due to this benefit, people use SNSs as a medium to meet old friends, maintain relationship, or even meet new friends, strengthening overall social connectivity among social media users.…”

Section: Research Model and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Social Media Risks and Benefits

Khan

Swar²,

Lee

2014

Social Science Computer Review

120

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Social media are becoming an important intermediary for interaction between governments, governments and citizens, and governmental agencies and businesses. This is due to the unique characteristics of social media: openness, participation, and sharing. However, despite rapid adoption, a growing concern and skepticism regarding the use of social media exists in the public sector. The purpose of this study is to investigate empirically the risks and benefits of social media use by public agencies. For this purpose, a research model was developed and tested in a survey of 289 government sector employees from six South Korean government research institutes. We found that both risks (i.e., social risk, time, psychological risks, and privacy concern) and benefits (i.e., social connectivity, social involvement, information attainment, and entertainment) significantly affect public sector employees’ satisfaction with and intention to use social media. However, the effect of the benefits on users’ satisfaction was stronger than the risks. The results of the study have important implications for researchers and policy makers.

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Section: Research Model and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Research Model and Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%