What is Connectedness

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Being networked, being a Web connector, collaborating and interacting for the purpose of building, developing and maintaining social networks. Learn more in: Personal Knowledge Management Skills for Lifelong-Learners 2.0

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The feeling of being connected to others within a certain group. Learn more in: Developing a Doctoral Identity: Strategies to Help Online Students Move From Student to Scholar

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Connectedness is a statistical measure of the relationship between variables that allows asymmetries in bilateral connections between markets, instead of inherently symmetrical (hence non-directional) measures such as correlation. Hence, the connectedness index estimates the directional measure of volatility spillover. Learn more in: The Impact of COVID-19 on Volatility Spillover Between Bitcoin and Turkish Financial Markets

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A feeling of connection with colleagues, organizations, clients and workplace experienced by knowledge workers while being nomadic or mobile. Learn more in: Mobility and Connectivity: On the Character of Mobile Information Work

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In addition to being able to connect with other people and to establish and maintain mutually satisfying interpersonal relationships, this is the capacity to establish and maintain good relationships with others, get along with friends and colleagues as well as to enjoy social interactions in general. Learn more in: Finding Star Performer Leaders: The Secret to Running Successful Organizations

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The feeling of “being in touch.” “It is an emotional experience invoked by, but independent of others’ presence ( Rettie, 2003 ). Feelings of connectedness can range from general awareness of the presence of others (e.g., being online) to stronger awareness of social presence (e.g., exchange of text messages). Learn more in: Pedagogical Perspectives on M-Learning

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The bond formed and maintained to provide a sense of community, encouragement, and motivation despite racial, cultural, economic, and program disparities. Learn more in: Collaborative Autoethnography of Dissertating Students: Providing Support and Motivation Within a Virtual Workspace During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The feeling of being linked to or joined with an individual or group of individuals; this feeling is associated with the building of a relationship. Learn more in: Online Instruction as a Caring Endeavor

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In an academic environment, connectedness increases satisfaction. It is an indication of an individual’s perception of him- or herself in relation to others. Learn more in: Building a Brand in Virtual Learning Spaces: Why Student Connections Matter

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A state of being in which individuals share an established connection or sense of belonging or connection with another individual or group of individuals. Learn more in: Applying Self-Care to Strategically Prevent Burnout in Early Career K-12 Teachers