کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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351645 | 618474 | 2012 | 9 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
Social networking sites (SNS) are quickly becoming one of the most popular tools for social interaction and information exchange. Previous research has shown a relationship between users’ personality and SNS use. Using a general population sample (N = 300), this study furthers such investigations by examining the personality correlates (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness-to-Experience, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Sociability and Need-for-Cognition) of social and informational use of the two largest SNS: Facebook and Twitter. Age and Gender were also examined. Results showed that personality was related to online socialising and information seeking/exchange, though not as influential as some previous research has suggested. In addition, a preference for Facebook or Twitter was associated with differences in personality. The results reveal differential relationships between personality and Facebook and Twitter usage.
► Personality correlates of social and informational use of Facebook and Twitter examined.
► Personality related to online socialising and information exchange.
► Though not as influential as some previous research suggests.
► Differential relationships between personality and Facebook and Twitter usage.
► Preference for Facebook or Twitter is related to users’ personality.
Journal: Computers in Human Behavior - Volume 28, Issue 2, March 2012, Pages 561–569