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The Use of Online Social Networks in Higher Education and Its Influence on Job Performance

The Use of Online Social Networks in Higher Education and Its Influence on Job Performance
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Author(s): Vera Silva Carlos (University of Aveiro, Portugal)and Ricardo Gouveia Rodrigues (NECE – University of Beira Interior, Portugal)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 26
Source title: Social Issues in the Workplace: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3917-9.ch031

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Abstract

There is plenty of evidence on a positive influence of social relationships on work-related attitudes and behaviors. Besides, online social networks (OSNs), made possible by Web 2.0, have become a global phenomenon and have a considerable impact on the way people communicate and interact with each other. Our purpose is to evaluate the effect of using OSNs on the worker's attitudes and behaviors, particularly in the context of Higher Education. In this sense, we used a questionnaire, to evaluate the attitudes of 157 faculty members. To assess the use of OSNs, we resorted to a dichotomous variable. After analyzing and discussing the results we conclude that the use of OSNs influences the worker's performance, but not Job satisfaction, Organizational commitment or extra-role performance. The relationships we propose in what concerns the worker's attitudes are all empirically proved. Lastly, we describe the study limitations and we suggest some perspectives for future research.

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