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I Tweet therefore I am: An Interview Study of Identity Development and Portrayal of Twitter Users Utilizing the Communication Theory of Identity

Creator:: Carron, Ashley A.
Abstract:: The rise of social networking is more prevalent in today's society than ever before. Of the existing social networking platforms, Twitter is widely recognized as operating within the social networking elite. With this rise in social networking comes the challenge to develop new strategies of navigation when presenting one's identity...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: performing identity online, “many of the basic cues about personality and social role we are accustomed to

Costs, benefits, and participation in online knowledge sharing in communities of practice for faculty

Creator:: Ostrander, Jane Christina
Abstract:: Community college and university faculty members changing their practice of teaching have reported benefits to participating in peer support within communities of practice that offer an online knowledge sharing space. The ability of such online knowledge sharing to provide opportunities for collaborative knowledge building has made fostering a viable online...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Costs, Benefits, and Participation in Online Knowledge

Confessing Our Sims: The construction of gender and sexuality among women ages 18-22 on MySpace

Creator:: Papaleo, November R.
Abstract:: MySpace is a social network phenomenon with over 100 million profiles and a strong presence in over 24 countries. As digital media become more commonplace, social networks are becoming sites where women create and manage relationships and identities. This thesis is a study of how women ages 18-22 are constructing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: social network sites to create individual online identities. Social network sites have become part of

Facebook in the Work Environment : A Look At How Facebook Has An Impact on the Developing Relationships in the Workplace

Creator:: Martin, Jessica L.
Abstract:: As a young adult, I have been able to witness first hand just how drastically social media is changing our culture and the way that we look at things. As social media continues to become more vastly used by its members who are in many different phases of life and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ). 10 Ethos Construction Online As social media continues to become more widespread and used by

Using interactive technology to improve health : is weight loss just a mouse-click away?

Creator:: Grall, Sarah K.
Abstract:: Since 1980, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults has more than doubled, accompanied by increases in chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. This high prevalence and associated disease burden continues to be a threat to public health. Despite years of efforts to stem the tide of obesity, successful...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and scale) and an interactive website and online social network to monitor progress and communicate

Pragmatic humanism : through the eyes of Egypt

Creator:: O'Brien, Matthew Steven
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to analyze the events that occurred throughout the Egyptian Revolution from January 2010 to February 2010 through pragmatic humanism. Tweets will be looked at from the book Tweets from Tahrir to show how the process unfolded. Building on the previous research, the tweets will...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: with the social context of the time. The advent of Twitter has allowed individuals to test and

The Construction of Masculinity in the Online Communities Where Men Talk About Their Experiences as Buyers in the Sex Trade

Creator:: Rosario Sanchez, Raquel
Abstract:: This thesis on online communities for sex buyers seeks to understand questions such as “what can we learn from online communities for sex buyers?” We explore these issues with the framework of Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis and through the use of qualitative research of both the review boards at Punternet...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 2016. Title: The Construction of Masculinity in the Online Communities Where Men Talk

Creating farmer networks : a toolkit for promoting vibrant farm communities

Creator:: Matthewson, Melissa, Fery, Melissa, Powell, Maud, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: A toolkit for farmers, Extension agents, community organizers, and other agricultural professionals interested in starting and maintaining a successful farmer network. The publication is divided into two sections: an instruction guide (with information on establishing, promoting and managing a farmer network) and a toolbox (with tips, examples, case studies, and...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: online social networking sites.  Recruitment plan worksheet, page 29  League of Women Farmers meeting

Subsistence Harvest Diversity in Alaskan Food Sharing Networks

Creator:: Scaggs, Shane A.
Abstract:: Two striking characteristics of human beings are the diversity of resources that we use to sustain our lives and the extent to which we engage in coordinated, collective efforts to obtain and consume these resources. Together, these two characteristics are the foundation of human subsistence patterns. In many remote Alaskan...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: social network analysis and multivariate statistics to a dataset containing information on food sharing

Identifying sources of support and friendship

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: People experiencing unemployment report they feel better if they have the support of family and friends. Your informal support networks are the personal ties you have with others. Friends, relatives and other people you turn to for comfort, advice or help are your “support system.”
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: . Hughs, Robert Jr. Support for Families: The Social Network. North Central Regional Extension Publication

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I Tweet therefore I am: An Interview Study of Identity Development and Portrayal of Twitter Users Utilizing the Communication Theory of Identity

Costs, benefits, and participation in online knowledge sharing in communities of practice for faculty

Confessing Our Sims: The construction of gender and sexuality among women ages 18-22 on MySpace

Facebook in the Work Environment : A Look At How Facebook Has An Impact on the Developing Relationships in the Workplace

Using interactive technology to improve health : is weight loss just a mouse-click away?

Pragmatic humanism : through the eyes of Egypt

The Construction of Masculinity in the Online Communities Where Men Talk About Their Experiences as Buyers in the Sex Trade

Creating farmer networks : a toolkit for promoting vibrant farm communities

Subsistence Harvest Diversity in Alaskan Food Sharing Networks

Identifying sources of support and friendship

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