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Individual Differences in Social Networking Site Adoption

Individual Differences in Social Networking Site Adoption
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Author(s): Harsha Gangadharbatla (University of Oregon, USA)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 17
Source title: Social Networking Communities and E-Dating Services: Concepts and Implications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Celia Romm Livermore (Wayne State University, USA)and Kristina Setzekorn (Smith Barney, Inc., USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-104-9.ch001

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on detailing the role of five individual level factors—Internet self-efficacy, self-esteem, need to belong, need for information, and gender—in influencing the attitudes toward social networking sites (SNS) and the adoption of such sites. First, the growing importance of social networking sites in business is discussed, and their usage as advertising vehicles is outlined. Individual differences in SNS adoption are presented from a technology acceptance model framework. A paper-pencil-based survey is conducted and data obtained is used to test a structural model that explains the role of individual-level factors in influencing individuals’ attitudes toward SNS, their willingness to join SNS, and their actual membership on SNS. Results are presented and managerial implications are drawn.

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