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- Factors Influencing the Usage of Social Networking Sites
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1 Marketing, MIS & IT in School of Business, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, IN
1 Marketing, MIS & IT in School of Business, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, IN
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International Journal of Marketing and Business Communication, Vol 7, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 26-31Abstract
The purpose is to analyse the factors that affect social media usage of undergraduate students. In order to achieve the objectives, 115 undergraduate students were considered using convenience sampling technique. The data was collected using structured questionnaire based on 5 point Likert scale. The statistical analysis techniques namely, descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis were applied. The paper considers the use of top social networking sites with maximum users on Facebook. The study concludes that source of information is the most important factor followed by relationship and skill development factor that affects the use of social media usage among the undergraduate students. The study suggests that social media and networking sites should become transparent in sharing relevant information, and provide valuable content to enhance the users’ learning and skill development. The results may lack generalizability due to the use of convenience sampling technique. Therefore, it is suggested for upcoming researchers to test the proposed suggestions further.Keywords
Social Media, Networking Sites, Users, Factor Analysis, Information.References
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- Social Media Behaviour among Undergraduate Students
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1 MIS & IT in School of Business, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, IN
1 MIS & IT in School of Business, The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat, Assam, IN
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International Journal of Marketing and Business Communication, Vol 7, No 3 (2018), Pagination: 30-35Abstract
A new media allows users to connect, collaborate, and create new content, services, communities, and channels of communication that help in delivering information and services. Social media allows community members to share their experiences with the like-minded people in many different ways. In online media, users’ behaviour differs compared to traditional media because situation varies. Users in social media are segmented as fact collectors, information seekers, and love to watch and be creative. The present study aims to uncover social media platforms and providers used by undergraduate students. In addition, the study investigates the social media behaviour of Kaziranga university undergraduate students. To achieve the objectives of study, a framework of six distinct groups of social media based on their actions on different social media platforms (Li & Bernoff, 2008) was applied. Samples of 115 undergraduate students were considered by using a convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using structured questionnaire from the undergraduate students and analysed using statistical techniques. Research indicates that use of social networking sites is at top, with maximum users for Facebook. The study concludes that users mainly belong to the joiners group followed by the collectors and spectators groups.Keywords
Social Media, Networking Sites, Behaviour, Groundswell, Internet.References
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