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Online Social Behavior

Modern advancements in technology have changed the way that people interact, making research on online social behavior increasingly relevant. This exciting collection of 17 scholarly titles covering topics on cyber behavior, social computing, gender and technology, computer-mediated-communication, human aspects of technology, and much more offers a defining body of research for both students and professionals who want to improve their understanding of the complex evolution of technology’s effect on social norms.
Release date: June 1, 2011
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ISBN13: 9781609609979, EISBN13: 9781609609986, ISBN13: 9781609609993
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There are many facets of online social practices, including, but not limited to, generational, gender, and cultural aspects. With the explosive growth of contemporary online social culture, a new and increasingly important area of study on online social behavior emerges.

The Online Social Behavior Collection is a compelling reference compilation that supports research in the fields of sociology and computer science. This essential set of titles includes 17 scholarly titles focusing on cyber behavior, social computing, gender and technology, computer-mediated-communication, and human aspects of technology. These titles represent IGI Global’s unique coverage of the impact and effective use of social technologies in online social behavior.

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Books Included in this Collection

Blogging in the Global Society: Cultural, Political and Geographical Aspects
Tatyana Dumova (Point Park University, USA), Richard Fiordo (University of North Dakota, USA). Copyright © 2012. Pages 1-285.
During the past decade, blogging has not only grown, but it has also become a truly international phenomenon: about two thirds of all blogs are written in a language other tha...
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Gender and Social Computing: Interactions, Differences and Relationships
Celia Romm Livermore (Wayne State University, USA). Copyright © 2012. Pages 1-343.
Despite continued public interest in issues relating to gender and computing, there exists a relative scarcity of texts on this topic.Gender and Social Computing: Interactions...
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Computer-Mediated Communication across Cultures: International Interactions in Online Environments
Kirk St.Amant (East Carolina University, USA), Sigrid Kelsey (Louisiana State University, USA). Copyright © 2012. Pages 1-542.
Over one billion people access the Internet worldwide, and new problems of language, security, and culture accompany this new excess in access.Computer-Mediated Communication...
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Global Media Convergence and Cultural Transformation: Emerging Social Patterns and Characteristics
Dal Yong Jin (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea). Copyright © 2011. Pages 1-476.
New media and technology are firmly embedded in our contemporary society and culture. The application of the internet and mobile communications, including online gaming, has m...
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Social Knowledge: Using Social Media to Know What You Know
John P. Girard (Minot State University, USA), JoAnn L. Girard (Sagology, USA). Copyright © 2011. Pages 1-358.
For the past two decades, executives have struggled to develop effective ways of sharing what their organizations know. Organizational leaders are now seeking ways to share kn...
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Interactive Media Use and Youth: Learning, Knowledge Exchange and Behavior
Elza Dunkels (Umeå University, Sweden), Gun-Marie Franberg (Umea University, Sweden), Camilla Hallgren (Umea University, Sweden). Copyright © 2011. Pages 1-318.
Modern advancements in technology have changed the way that young people use interactive media. Learning from such methods was not even considered until recently. It is now sl...
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Youth Culture and Net Culture: Online Social Practices
Elza Dunkels (Umeå University, Sweden), Gun-Marie Franberg (Umea University, Sweden), Camilla Hallgren (Umea University, Sweden). Copyright © 2011. Pages 1-472.
The globalization of our society has changed the social culture of young people forever. In this day and age, this online social culture is growing in size, shape, and complex...
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Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies: Political, Ethnic and Ideological Implications
D. Ndirangu Wachanga (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA). Copyright © 2011. Pages 1-430.
The intersection of new communication technologies and the ideological hegemony is one area that has not been adequately examined. Existing literature on NCTs shows that most...
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Adolescent Online Social Communication and Behavior: Relationship Formation on the Internet
Robert Zheng (The University of Utah, USA), Jason Burrow-Sanchez (University of Utah, USA), Clifford J. Drew (University of Utah, USA). Copyright © 2010. Pages 1-300.
The use of social media has gained a greater foothold in teen life as they embrace the conversational nature of interactive online media. However, general concerns exist among...
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Handbook of Research on Discourse Behavior and Digital Communication: Language Structures and Social Interaction
Rotimi Taiwo (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria). Copyright © 2010. Pages 1-1055.
With the growth and advancement of digital communication technology over the past decade and the advent of modern telecommunications and the Internet, the structure of human b...
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Interpersonal Relations and Social Patterns in Communication Technologies: Discourse Norms, Language Structures and Cultural Variables
Jung-ran Park (Drexel University, USA), Eileen Abels (Drexel University, USA). Copyright © 2010. Pages 1-522.
The development of information and communication technologies enables dynamic social interaction through computer-mediated communication.Interpersonal Relations and Social Pat...
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Cases on Online Discussion and Interaction: Experiences and Outcomes
Leonard Shedletsky (University of Southern Maine, USA), Joan E. Aitken (Park University, USA). Copyright © 2010. Pages 1-440.
Discussion, whether in online or face-to-face environments, is central to attaining and disseminating information.Cases on Online Discussion and Interaction: Experiences and O...
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Collaborative Information Behavior: User Engagement and Communication Sharing
Jonathan Foster (University of Sheffield, UK). Copyright © 2010. Pages 1-304.
Although it has become commonplace for users and organizations alike to regularly collaborate during the seeking, searching, retrieval and use of information, a definitive wor...
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Handbook of Research on Socio-Technical Design and Social Networking Systems
Brian Whitworth (Massey University (Albany), Auckland, New Zealand), Aldo de Moor (CommunitySense, The Netherlands). Copyright © 2009. Pages 1-1034.
The focus of this book is not how to make technology more efficient, nor even how technology harms or helps society, but rather how to successfully combine society and technol...
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Social Networking Communities and E-Dating Services: Concepts and Implications
Celia Romm Livermore (Wayne State University, USA), Kristina Setzekorn (Smith Barney, Inc., USA). Copyright © 2009. Pages 1-424.
E-dating is now among the largest global e-commerce sectors, allowing for interaction that was once not possible. Despite its dominance in the e-commerce market and society, i...
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Social Software and Web 2.0 Technology Trends
P. Candace Deans (University of Richmond, USA). Copyright © 2009. Pages 1-250.
Very little has been written to address the emerging trends in social software and technology. With these technologies and applications being relatively new and evolving rapid...
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Computer-Mediated Relationships and Trust: Managerial and Organizational Effects
Linda L. Brennan (Mercer University, USA), Victoria E. Johnson (Georgia Gwinnett College, USA). Copyright © 2008. Pages 1-322.
The recent, rapid emergence of the virtual organization has added new dynamics and challenges to the context of relationships between organizational managers and their employe...
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Topics Covered

  • Cyber Behavior
  • Social Computing
  • Gender & Technology
  • Computer-Mediated-Communication
  • Human Aspects of Technology