The processes by which communities come together, attract new members, and develop over time is a central research issue in the social sciences -- political movements, professiona...
Lars Backstrom, Daniel P. Huttenlocher, Jon M. Kle...
As ubiquitous computing becomes increasingly mobile and social, personal information sharing will likely increase in frequency, the variety of friends to share with, and range of ...
Jason Wiese, Patrick Gage Kelley, Lorrie Faith Cra...
International and intercultural collaborations provide a unique opportunity to explore cultural differences in the usage and appropriation of a technology. Mobile photo capture an...
Nirmal J. Patel, James Clawson, Namwook Kang, Seun...
Previous research has shown a relationship between use of social networking sites and feelings of social capital. However, most studies have relied on self-reports by college stud...
Family and friends naturally maintain an awareness of each other on an ongoing basis (e.g., knowing one’s schedule, health issues) and many technologies are now being contemplat...