In this study, we attempt to understand one frequently observed paradox in user social networking behavior – highly concerned about privacy issues on social networking sites, yet actively participating in social networking activities. Based on qualitative analysis of student essays on their social networking activities and perceptions, we propose a theory for user online social networking behav...

it is of no doubt that social media sites have become the most dominated subject in today life. however, the effect of those websites has widely disseminated not only into social life but into the business world as well. recruitment is one of the topics that have influence by social networking sites. previous studies have shown growing use of social networking sites such as facebook, twitter an...

This research aims at the relationship between dependence on mobile social networking and academic performance of second-grade male high school students in Tabriz City. This research is an applied research based on descriptive-correlational methodology. Statistical population of this research includes all second-grade male high school students in the academic year of 2016-2017 whose volume is 2...

This paper explores the factors of enhancing employed job seekers intention to use social networking sites as a job search tool. 190 survey questionnaires were distributed to employed job seekers who have used social networking sites via the snowball sampling approach. The collected data were analysed using both linear and multiple regression analysis. The results showed that perceived usefulne...

This paper examines the hype about using social networking as a tool to promote learning in elearning environments. Specifically, the validity of the following assertions are delineated and discussed: 1) constructing knowledge using social networking, 2) creating learning communities using social networking, and 3) building communities of practice using social networking.