Social media self-efficacy and information evaluation online

Hocevar, Kristin Page; Flanagin, Andrew J.; Metzger, Miriam J.

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2014.07.020

Cited by 159 publications

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“…However these successes depended on gaining critical mass and problem solving efficiency achieved through persistent substantial voluntary time commitment of members who initially took on the leading roles. These members clearly had a high level of social media self-efficacy [45] and as leaders engaged not only in Facebook activities but also in parallel in prolonged involvements in the physical environments aimed at connected actions for community benefit. These were repeatedly and transparently reported via Facebook with adjoining open invitations for wider engagement.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For many, with high levels of social media use, they come to depend on social media for information seeking. These people may be described as having social media self-efficacy [19], they find the opinions of those on social media to be trustworthy and they rely on them when making decisions in their lives. Research into the influence of social interactions with others on social media is important to understand how these can move beyond the digital to face-to-face relationships and action.…”

Section: Theoretical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the Relationship Between a 'Facebook Group' and Face-to-Face Interactions in 'Weak-Tie' Residential Communities

Baborska-Narożny

Stirling

Stevenson

2016

Proceedings of the 7th 2016 International Conference on Social Media &Amp; Society - SMSociety '16

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Section: Theoretical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Relationship Between a 'Facebook Group' and Face-to-Face Interactions in 'Weak-Tie' Residential Communities

Baborska-Narożny

Stirling

Stevenson

2016

Proceedings of the 7th 2016 International Conference on Social Media &Amp; Society - SMSociety '16

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“…Crucially, key actors within each Group had high level of social media self-efficacy (Hocevar et al, 2014) and were known for transparent and tactful way of tackling issues affecting the community. Their dedicated voluntary engagement proved essential for shaping the Groups to become self-managing entities.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many people with high levels of social media use, come to depend on social media for information. These people may be described as having social media self-efficacy (Hocevar et al, 2014) and they find the opinions of those on social media to be trustworthy, and they relying on them when making decisions in their lives. However, the potential of a residential community of practice to develop collective learning using social media is not yet recognised within the building industry.…”

Section: Best-practice In the Homementioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Efficacy of Facebook Groups for Collective Occupant Learning About Using Their Homes

Baborska-Narożny

Stirling

Stevenson

2017

American Behavioral Scientist

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Using Facebook Groups to connect otherwise anonymous people that live in a single urban development is a relatively new phenomenon. Within residential developments, there are a number of common comfort, management, and performance issues experienced by many isolated inhabitants that are identified through building performance evaluation studies. Facebook is a ubiquitous social network tool and powerful communication platform, particularly popular among young adults. This article explores the use of closed Facebook Groups in relation to collective learning about home use in two residential communities in the United Kingdom. Data were collected through longitudinal digital and physical visits to case study residential developments and to the Facebook Group sites. Group development, dynamics, and the quality of knowledge sharing is evaluated. Findings are presented in relation to home use learning, as it proved to be a vital theme of each Group’s activity. We propose that weak-tie urban communities can develop collective efficacy through communicating on a Facebook Group that enables quality learning based on reciprocal sharing of experiences and knowledge by its members. This helps tackle comfort issues experienced, lower the cost of living, and share bespoke, context-specific home use best practice. Strong engagement and leadership of group administrators limited to early stages of the Groups’ formation followed by high rate of activity by the majority of members was key. There was a clear overlap observed between social media narrative and the physical experiences of daily life, which helps support residents. The analysis suggests the positive effect of the learning environment created bottom-up would not be easily transferable to professional applications.

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“…This study looks at PBC in the context of confidence and certainty of being able to use SNSs when organising trips. Studies by Baker and White (2010), Hocevar, Flanagin and Metzeger (2014) as well as Leng et al (2011) have found that PBC (self-efficacy) exerts significant positive influence attitude towards the use of SNSs. Accordingly, it is hypothesised in this study that:…”

Section: Perceived Behavioural Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social media in tourism: Establishing factors influencing attitudes towards the usage of social networking sites for trip organisation

2017

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Purpose: The main aim of this study was to determine the attitude towards the use of SNSs for trip organisation and its precursors. Problem investigated: Tourism organisations and destination policy makers need to understand factors that influence tourist use of SNSs for trip organisation in order for them to be able to effectively utilise SNSs. Methodology: The methodological approach followed was exploratory and quantitative in nature. Data were collected from a total of 340 respondents using a structured questionnaire. Structural equation modelling through the use of Partial Least Squares was for data analysis. Findings and implications: The results show that attitude towards the use of SNSs for trip organisation is affected by perceived benefits, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control, with perceived usefulness having the greatest influence. The implication is that managers of tourism organisations need to ensure that their sites are informative, easy to use and able to safeguard users’ online privacy if they are to attract more and loyal users to their sites. Value of the research: Very little research in the South African context exists with specific reference to how SNSs are being utilised for trip organisation. This article contributes by unravelling factors that influence the use of SNSs for trip organisation. Conclusion: Perceived usefulness measured by functional benefits and social benefits is the key factor that influences attitude towards the use of SNSs for trip organisation. It is the responsibility of destination marketers to provide all the necessary or valuable information on their SNS accounts, in order to encourage travellers to use SNSs

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Social media self-efficacy and information evaluation online

Cited by 159 publications

References 48 publications

Exploring the Relationship Between a 'Facebook Group' and Face-to-Face Interactions in 'Weak-Tie' Residential Communities

Exploring the Relationship Between a 'Facebook Group' and Face-to-Face Interactions in 'Weak-Tie' Residential Communities

Exploring the Efficacy of Facebook Groups for Collective Occupant Learning About Using Their Homes

Social media in tourism: Establishing factors influencing attitudes towards the usage of social networking sites for trip organisation

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