Status, likes and pokes : self-disclosure and motivations for using Facebook.

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dc.contributor.advisorShafer, Daniel Mark, 1978-
dc.contributor.authorAbles, Jenna L.
dc.contributor.departmentCommunication.en_US
dc.contributor.schoolsBaylor University. Dept. of Communication.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2013-09-16T12:49:27Z
dc.date.available2013-09-16T12:49:27Z
dc.date.copyright2013-05
dc.date.issued2013-09-16
dc.description.abstractFacebook provides a unique online environment where the social networking site user engages in facets of self-disclosure, meanwhile having control over information in a reciprocal, interactive communication environment. This study examined the relationship between factors of the uses and gratifications perspective and the Revised Self-Disclosure scale for Facebook users (n = 624). Significant relationships were found between intended disclosure, honesty/accuracy, depth, and Facebook disclosures. Age, time spent, and gender were also significant predictors. Reported social connection received from Facebook usage was a significant pattern throughout the results, providing further support of the user’s social gratifications received from social media use and emphasis of the social factor as a motivation for using Facebook.en_US
dc.description.degreeM.A.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/8720
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisheren
dc.rightsBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.en_US
dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectFacebook.en_US
dc.subjectSocial media.en_US
dc.subjectSelf-disclosure.en_US
dc.subjectUses and gratifications.en_US
dc.subjectDisclosure.en_US
dc.subjectMedia usage.en_US
dc.titleStatus, likes and pokes : self-disclosure and motivations for using Facebook.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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