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http://dx.doi.org/10.7472/jksii.2016.17.1.83

Effects of Gender and Region on the Relationships between Teenagers' Use of Social Network Sites and Social Capital  

Lee, Herim Erin (Media Communication Division, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies)
Cho, Jaehee (School of Media & Communication, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of Internet Computing and Services / v.17, no.1, 2016 , pp. 83-89 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to examine how gender and regional differences affect the relationships between SNS use and social capital. By analyzing a large set of data from Korean teenagers, significant roles of gender and regional differences could be found. In regards to gender difference, the most notable finding was the negative effects of SNS use on bonding and bridging social capital among male teenagers. Furthermore, it was found that such negative effects of SNS use were significant particularly among urban teenagers. These findings theoretically contribute to broadening the understanding of the relationships between SNS use and social capital.
Keywords
Teenagers' SNS use; Social Capital; Bonding and Bridging; Regional Differences; Gender Differences;
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