Joint Research Center, IPTS reports at http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu
Social Computing: Study on the Use and Impact of
Online Social Networking
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Authors: Romina Cachia
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EUR Number: 23565 EN
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Publication date: 11/2008
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Source : http://ipts.jrc.ec.europa.eu/publications/pub.cfm?id=1884
Abstract
While social networking is a phenomenon which has existed since the
beginning of societies, online Social Networking Sites (SNS) are a recent
trend. In less than five years, sites like Facebook and MySpace, have shifted
from a niche online activity to a phenomenon in which tens of millions of
internet users are engaged. Discussion on the emergence of a new social
phenomenon has permeated both industry and academia. However, there has been
little research on the socio-economic impact of these sites in the European
context.
This study presents results of a case study on SNS, as part of an exploratory
research project. It argues that though SNS can appear to be similar, many of
them are, in fact, quite different in terms of purpose and use. In general,
these sites have led to new ways of managing and maintaining social networks,
whereby personal profiles and social networks are being visualised and
disclosed to others and the boundaries between the virtual and the real are
disappearing. As a result, both opportunities and concerns arise. Policymakers
should be aware of these and researchers should further investigate their
implications.
the future of social networks
see the presentation at
http://www.slideshare.net/charleneli/the-future-of-social-networks-presentation
Posted by: jraybaut | February 14, 2009 at 11:30 AM
PEW INTERNET PROJECT DATA MEMO
BY: Amanda Lenhart, Senior Research Specialist
RE: Adults and social network websites
DATE: January 14, 2009, 4 PM EST
One third (35%) of American adult internet users have a profile on an online social network site, four times as many as three years ago, but still much lower than the 65% of online American teens who use social networks
Posted by: Amanda | February 08, 2009 at 07:39 PM
More Adults Than Ever on Social Networks
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/more_adults_than_ever_on_socia.php
Posted by: jraybaut | January 26, 2009 at 11:21 AM
January 12, 2009
49 Amazing Social Media, Web 2.0 And Internet Stats
see
http://thefuturebuzz.com/2009/01/12/social-media-web-20-internet-numbers-stats/
Posted by: jraybaut | January 26, 2009 at 11:19 AM