Facebook Follies: Who Suffers the Most?

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Author(s): Katherine Karl (Marshall University, USA)and Joy Peluchette (University of Southern Indiana, USA)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 13
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.ch011

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Social Computing / Social Networking

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This study examined the relative impact of “inappropriate” postings on job candidates’ Facebook profiles on hiring decisions. Such postings included negative work-related attitudes, the use of profanity, and comments regarding alcohol abuse, use of drugs and sexual activities. Respondents indicated that all five types of information were relevant to such decisions and that they would be unlikely to pursue candidates who posted such information. However, such information was viewed as being more relevant for female candidates than male candidates. In addition, respondents were more likely to pursue male candidates than female candidates who posted such information. Thus, females were found to suffer the most. Although negative work-related attitudes and drug use were considered more relevant to hiring decisions than the other types of information, respondents were least likely to pursue candidates whose Facebook profiles contained comments regarding negative work-related attitudes and alcohol use. Implications and suggestions for future research are presented.

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