 
An Investigation on the Evolution of Social Networking
Websites (2009)
Ref: ict0035 The Internet supports social interaction
that is scalable from two-way conversation to the creation of a global
online social network. Internet users indicate an increasing enthusiasm
to create a persistent digital identity that enables long-term social
interaction. Internet enabled communication is possible on many levels:
synchronous versus asynchronous; anonymous versus authenticated; text
versus multimedia; individual versus group; mobile versus situated.
Internet users switch among modes, often within the same conversation.
The Internet can operate as a multi-modal, continuously open channel
for social contact and connectivity. As recently as 2000, stand-alone
tools supported these various communication modes. Email was separate
from instant messaging and blogging. Sharing photos first required the
creation of a static web page with HTML tags referencing each picture
file, followed by an e-mail exposing its location. Functionality was
needed to really support ongoing conversations across multiple modes.
It is more rational with the nature of human communication to organize
communication by contact, rather than by tool. An integrated solution
with persistent identities for conversation partners and multiple
communication modes intensifies the ability to maintain continuous
social connectivity.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Background and Literature Review Relationship and Social Networks e-Communities The Internet ¨Paradox¨ A comparison of Facebook and MySpace The Social Software Performance Model Emotional Experience on Facebook Privacy Implications When Using Facebook Contemporary Literature Chapter 3: Method Questionnaires Chapter 4: Analysis Chapter 5: Conclusion Achievements Reflection of Study Limitations Future Development References Appendices How To Order 1. Select reference number ict0035 from the dropdown list 2. Click the PayPal button 3. Click the "Click Here" button on the PayPal page to submit your credit/debit card payment 4. We will email your chosen dissertation in PDF format within 24 hours |