The benefits of using social network sites (SNS) have spurred heated debate in academia
and popular culture alike. This study sought to address the debate by formulating a new …

Social network sites (SNS) have become an increasingly popular platform for providing and
receiving social support. Traditionally, females are believed to offer more social support …

This paper presents a research agenda for understanding how entrepreneurs accrue social
capital in the digital age. We develop a conceptual framework with 12 research propositions …

This study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the relationships between different
types of Facebook use, perceived online social support, and boys' and girls' depressed …

The social brain hypothesis has suggested that natural social network sizes may have a
characteristic size in humans. This is determined in part by cognitive constraints and in part …

Social virtual reality (social VR) platforms are gaining popularity among users. Previous
qualitative research suggests that feelings of presence can make these platforms an …

This study examined relationships among daily stress (ie, school-and family-related stress),
social support seeking through Facebook, perceived social support through Facebook, and …

This article provides insights into the driving forces that underpin new forms of political
participation. Digital technologies offer opportunities for engaging in a wide range of civically …

People around the globe now regularly interact with family and friends through social
network sites (SNSs). In this article, we investigated the differences between social …

This study investigates the effects of the social comparison orientation in social networking
sites on psychological well-being. In particular, it examines the mediation effect of perceived …