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ERIC Number: EJ790587
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 25
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1559-5455
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Online Disclosure: An Empirical Examination of Undergraduate Facebook Profiles
Kolek, Ethan A.; Saunders, Daniel
NASPA Journal, v45 n1 p1-25 2008
This study advances our knowledge of students' online self-disclosures by examining a random sample of students' Facebook profiles at a large, public research University in the Northeast. A quantitative content analysis revealed that the vast majority of students had a Facebook account and very small proportions restricted access of their profile to University staff. Substantial proportions of students' profiles contained contact information, course schedules, positive references to the University, and pictures of students' consuming alcohol. Detailed implications for practice are discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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