Self‐disclosure of Mentally Ill individuals in Private Facebook Groups: The Means‐End Chain Model
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DOI: 10.1002/pra2.727
Abstract: This study focuses on mentally ill individuals' self‐disclosure in Facebook private groups. The research corpus consists of 30 semi‐structured personal interviews. The study was conducted according to a qualitative paradigm and the means–end approach. The… read more here.
Keywords: means end; self disclosure; mentally ill; ill individuals ... See more keywords
Facebook groups provide effective social support to patients after bariatric surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07884-y
Abstract: Social support after bariatric surgery is considered essential. Unfortunately, patient participation in such groups tends to be limited threatening their effectiveness. Facebook groups may provide a social support option that attracts more participation. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: bariatric surgery; group; facebook groups; social support ... See more keywords
An examination of the relationship between Facebook groups attached to university courses and student engagement
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DOI: 10.1007/s10734-018-0253-2
Abstract: Educators and researchers are increasingly interested in the benefits of using Facebook groups attached to university courses, largely around connectedness, engagement and sense of belonging. However, thus far, there have been no broad-scale investigations on… read more here.
Keywords: official facebook; facebook group; groups attached; facebook groups ... See more keywords
Barriers to distance learning during the COVID-19 outbreak: A qualitative review from parents’ perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05482
Abstract: Aims The goal of this study was to review the content posted in available local Jordanian Facebook groups to explore the perceptions of parents regarding the challenges of distance learning faced by their children during… read more here.
Keywords: barriers distance; review; distance learning; facebook groups ... See more keywords
Facebook groups as social intervention tools for improving digital skills
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DOI: 10.1080/02615479.2019.1642867
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recent research has proven that Facebook groups are efficient tools that support learning and promote cooperation and social connectedness particularly amongst young graduates. The aim of this paper is to prove whether the acquisition… read more here.
Keywords: digital skills; facebook groups; social work; groups social ... See more keywords
An Analysis of the Internal Organization of Facebook Groups
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DOI: 10.1109/tcss.2019.2942076
Abstract: With the rapid development and growth of online social networks (OSNs), researchers have been pushed forward to improve the knowledge of these complex networks by analyzing several aspects, such as the types of social media,… read more here.
Keywords: organization facebook; analysis internal; facebook groups; internal organization ... See more keywords
The Unsung Heroes of Facebook Groups Moderation: A Case Study of Moderation Practices and Tools
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DOI: 10.1145/3579530
Abstract: Volunteer moderators have the power to shape society through their influence on online discourse. However, the growing scale of online interactions increasingly presents significant hurdles for meaningful moderation. Furthermore, there are only limited tools available… read more here.
Keywords: unsung heroes; heroes facebook; facebook groups; moderation ... See more keywords
What are dental professionals posting on Facebook? A cross-sectional content analysis.
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DOI: 10.1177/14653125211033302
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To profile the posts on open orthodontic Facebook groups and identify which communication strategies and media modalities generate the most engagement from users. DESIGN A cross-sectional content analysis. SETTING Facebook Internet-based search. METHODS Post… read more here.
Keywords: cross sectional; orthodontic facebook; group; facebook groups ... See more keywords
Romanian Diasporic Facebook Groups as Public Spheres
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DOI: 10.1515/culture-2018-0065
Abstract: Abstract The pilot Survey discussed in this paper was designed to understand to what extent Romanian Diasporic Facebook groups (RDFGs) build up public spheres, i.e. spaces in which people can form public opinions that can… read more here.
Keywords: groups public; romanian diasporic; facebook groups; facebook ... See more keywords
Recipe Components and Parents’ Infant and Young Child Feeding Concerns: A Mixed-Methods Study of Recipe Posts Shared in Thai Facebook Groups for Parents
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13041186
Abstract: Social media is increasingly becoming a significant source of information for parents, including about feeding young children. However, little attention has been given to the characteristics of recipes for infants and young children and how… read more here.
Keywords: recipe components; facebook groups; shared recipes; posts shared ... See more keywords