Usage of Social Network Sites amongst University Students

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter One.
• Introduction
• Background Study
• Overview of SNSs
• Motivation to adopt SNS
• Critique of Social Network Sites
• Internet use, relationships and social capital
• Social capital and Relationships
• Types of social capital
• Research Questions
• Hypothesis
• Broad objective
• Specific objectives
• Chapter two.
• Literature review
• Social network sites: Definition
• Social network sites: History
• Friendster
• MySpace
• Facebook
• Students' lifestyles and SNSs
• Frequency of SNSs and internet overuse among students
• SNSs and Privacy
• Why students use social network sites
• Percentage of social network site usage among students
• Coleman's Theory-of-Social-Capital
• Social-Network-Theory of Social-Capital
• Social capital: online and offline
• Social capital and the internet
• Social network theory and online community
• Chapter Three
• Research Methodology
• Research Design
• Targeted Population
• Sampling Technique and Sample Size
• Pilot Study
• Validity
• Reliability
• Data Collection
• Data Analysis and Preparation
• Logistics and Ethical Considerations
• The study Limitations
• Chapter Four
• Data Analysis and Discussion
• Frequency distribution of students by Age and Gender
• Type of Social network sites used
• Duration of using SNS
• Hours per day on social network sites
• Number of sites and Friends
• Reasons for using social network sites
• Social network sites intensity
• Psychological measures
• Bridging of Social capital
• Summary of the key findings
• Chapter 5
• Introduction
• Recommendations
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The objective of this study was to assess the usage of social network sites amongst university students. The study investigated the trends in social network sites usage, and the relationship between social network sites and the creation and maintenance of social capital. The study explored the following key themes:

• The prevalence and patterns of social network site usage amongst university students
• The relationship between social network site usage and social capital
• The role of social network sites in student life and academic activities
• The potential benefits and drawbacks of social network site usage
• The impact of social network sites on student well-being and social interaction

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction

This chapter introduces the topic of social network site usage amongst university students. It provides background information on the rise of social network sites and their impact on communication, networking, and academic sharing. The chapter outlines the motivation behind the study, explores critical perspectives on social network sites, and discusses the relationship between internet use, relationships, and social capital. The chapter concludes by presenting the research questions, hypothesis, and objectives of the study.

Chapter Two: Literature Review

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on social network sites and their impact on university students. It defines the concept of social network sites, traces their historical development, and examines the various social network platforms popular among students. The chapter explores the frequency of social network site usage and potential concerns related to internet overuse and privacy. It also examines the reasons behind students' use of social network sites and delves into theoretical frameworks, such as Coleman's Theory-of-Social-Capital and the Social-Network-Theory of Social-Capital, to understand the relationship between social network sites and social capital. The chapter further discusses the concept of social capital in both online and offline contexts and explores the connection between social network theory and online community formation.

Chapter Three: Research Methodology

This chapter outlines the research methodology employed in the study. It describes the research design, the targeted population, the sampling technique and sample size, the pilot study, the measures of validity and reliability, the data collection methods, and the data analysis and preparation techniques. The chapter also addresses logistical and ethical considerations, as well as the limitations of the study.

Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Discussion

This chapter presents and discusses the findings of the study. It examines the frequency distribution of students by age and gender, the types of social network sites used, the duration of social network site usage, the number of sites and friends connected with, and the reasons for using social network sites. The chapter also explores the intensity of social network site usage, psychological measures related to social network site use, and the bridging of social capital through social network sites. Finally, the chapter summarizes the key findings of the study.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Social network sites, university students, social capital, communication, networking, academic sharing, internet use, relationships, online community, privacy, student well-being, social interaction, data analysis, research methodology.