Understanding social networking sites adoption in China: A comparison of pre-adoption and post-adoption

Barriers and benefits of using social networking sites versus face-to-face meetings for sharing knowledge in professional societies

“…In addition, due to its public nature, the use of SNS may be confronted by some individual, technical and organizational issues. Even though there are several empirical research studies on the individuals' use of SNS, such as Chen (2013), Chang and Zhu (2011), Kim et al (2010), and Ridings and Gefen (2004), the research on its use in professional societies is very limited.…”

“…Several empirical studies provided some insights of individuals' use of SNS such as Chen (2013), Chang and Zhu (2011), Kim et al (2010), and Ridings and Gefen (2004). Researchers have been recommending SNS and Web 2.0 technologies for group work in public and non-profit organizations (Huck et al, 2011) but little is known about the use of SNS for sharing knowledge in nonTitle profit organizations, such as professional societies' contexts.…”

Barriers and benefits of using social networking sites versus face-to-face meetings for sharing knowledge in professional societies

“…In terms of theoretical contributions, the study revealed some preliminary insights intoon the benefits and barriers of using public SNS for professional societies. Even though several empirical studies have been carried out on individuals' use of SNS (such as Chen (2013), Chang and Zhu (2011), Kim et al (2010), and Ridings and Gefen (2004)), very limited research has been conducted oin its use by non-profit organizations, such as professional societies. Knowledge sharing is a core process for professional societies' development (Gerken Golay et al, 2014;Kagan et al, 2015;Kind and Evans, 2015), and the use of SNS and social media is becoming very popular in these organizations (Thompson et al, 2008;Rutter and Duncan, 2011).…”

“…According to Ridings and Gefen (2004), people may use it for seeking information, social support, friendship, and recreation, whereas Wellman and Gulia (1999) indicated that people use SNS for obtaining information, social/emotional support, and a sense of belonging, encouragement and companionship. Chang and Zhu (2011), Kim et al (2011) andJi et al (2011) created a comprehensive categorization of these uses based on the literature, and seeking information and finding experts are among these uses. Almadhoun et al (2014) indicated that the most important aspects of social media, including social networking sites, are supporting computer-mediated communication, collaboration and sharing.…”

Constructing Creativity: Social Media and Creative Expression in Design Education

“…of social media (Chang & Zhu, 2011). According to literature, AI, PEU, and PU are within TAM, and are expected to play an important role in the usability dimension of social media ( Table 1).…”