The impact of Arab cultural values on online social networking: The case of Facebook

Omoush, Khaled Saleh Al; Yaseen, Saad G.; Al-Ma’aitah, Mohammad

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2012.07.010

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“…As Lubna asserted, ICTs cannot be used in the UAE as they are in the West simply because UAE nationals want to use them in the frame of their own culture and traditions. An example of a cultural issue that was consistent in both the literature and the findings from this research was the lack of face-to-face communication in the new computer era as discussed above (Al Omoush et al, 2012;Bhatti et al, 2005).…”

Section: The Electronic Journal Of Information Systems In Developing supporting

confidence: 65%

“…Bad ways of using ICTs included the level of isolation and lack of face-to-face communication that ICTs encouraged, the use of the Internet for entertainment rather than educational purposes, and health issues arising out of constant use of ICTs. The first example can be supported by studies carried out which found that Arabs prefer face-to-face communication in personal interactions (Al Omoush et al, 2012;Tubaishat & Lansari, 2011). Similarly, Omera refers to some of the other bad ways that ICTs are used and the challenges they provide to the strict cultural barriers imposed on UAE society, especially towards women.…”

Section: The Electronic Journal Of Information Systems In Developing supporting

confidence: 54%

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ICTs and the Computerised Hijab: Women's Experiences of ICT in the UAE

Vodanovich

Urquhart

2017

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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This paper discusses a grounded theory study of women's experience of ICTs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). We were particularly interested in whether their gender, and the society in which they live, affected that experience. We identify three themes, ICT Use, Gender Perspective and UAE Society which together constitute an emergent theory of Women's ICT experience in the UAE. We conclude by engaging the emergent theory with individual differences theory. Our findings show that ICT use in the UAE is a profoundly gendered experience, shaped by the Islam based society in which the women live.

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Section: The Electronic Journal Of Information Systems In Developing supporting

confidence: 65%

Section: The Electronic Journal Of Information Systems In Developing supporting

confidence: 54%

ICTs and the Computerised Hijab: Women's Experiences of ICT in the UAE

Vodanovich

Urquhart

2017

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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“…Young Arabs are facing many cultural, social, religious, and political constraints and restrictions. Driven by their human needs of selfpresentation, social interaction, freedom of speech and expression, and curiosity, Arab youth seek to liberate themselves from all kinds of restrictions to satisfy their needs through joining SNSs (Al Omoush, Yaseen & Alma'aitah, 2012). In view of that, Facebook could be contributing to a greater revolution in Arabic young people's political, cultural and civic learning (Kassem, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

The Potential for Facebook Application in Undergraduate Learning: A Study of Jordanian Students

Alarabiat

Al‐Mohammad²

2015

IJIKM

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The purpose of this paper was to explore the current and potential use of Facebook for learning purposes by Jordanian university students. The paper attempted to compare such use with other uses of Facebook. Further, the paper investigated Jordanian university students' attitudes towards using Facebook as a formal academic tool, through the use of course-specific Facebook groups.To that end, quantitative data were collected from a sample of 451 students from three Jordanian public universities. Findings indicated that the vast majority of Jordanian students had Facebook accounts, which echoes its popularity amongst Jordanian youth compared to other types of online social networking sites. While both "social activities" and "entertainment" were the primary motivators for Jordanian students to create and use Facebook accounts, a growing number of them were using Facebook for academic purposes too. Further, Jordanian students had a positive attitude toward the use of "Facebook groups" as an educational tool for specific courses, and under specific conditions. Based on its findings, the paper provides suggestions for Jordanian higher institutions to invest in the application of Facebook as a formal academic tool.

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“…Employing various perspectives, its links to culture (e.g. Osmoush, Yaseen, & Alma'aitah, 2012), education (e.g. Junco, 2012), personality (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

The relationship between Facebook attachment and obsessive-compulsive disorder severity

Lee¹,

Park²,

Tam³

2015

Cyberpsychology

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The impact of Arab cultural values on online social networking: The case of Facebook

Cited by 90 publications

References 38 publications

ICTs and the Computerised Hijab: Women's Experiences of ICT in the UAE

ICTs and the Computerised Hijab: Women's Experiences of ICT in the UAE

The Potential for Facebook Application in Undergraduate Learning: A Study of Jordanian Students

The relationship between Facebook attachment and obsessive-compulsive disorder severity

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