Social presence: Conceptualization and measurement

K Kreijns, K Xu, J Weidlich - Educational Psychology Review, 2022 - Springer
Social presence is an important construct in online group learning. It influences the way how
social interaction unfolds online and affects learning and social outcomes. However, what …

Increasing social presence in online learning through small group discussions

M Akcaoglu, E Lee - The international review of research in open and …, 2016 - irrodl.org
Social presence is a difficult to achieve, but an imperative component of online learning. In
this study, we investigated the effect of group size on students' perceptions of social …

The power of a thumbs-up: Will e-commerce switch to social commerce?

CY Li, YC Ku - Information & Management, 2018 - Elsevier
By taking advantage of social networking capabilities, social commerce provides features
that encourage customers to share their personal experiences. The popularity of online …

Does sociability quality of web-based collaborative learning information system influence students' satisfaction and system usage?

M Salam, MS Farooq - International Journal of Educational Technology in …, 2020 - Springer
The use of collaborative learning technologies is a stimulating element of collaborative
learning process, where social interaction and collaboration are key factors. This research …

Designing sociable online learning environments and enhancing social presence: An affordance enrichment approach

J Weidlich, TJ Bastiaens - Computers & Education, 2019 - Elsevier
Due to the unique characteristics of online distance learning, socio-emotional aspects are
an important design consideration but, at the same time, often challenging to realize. This …

Social aspects of CSCL environments: A research framework

K Kreijns, PA Kirschner, M Vermeulen - Educational Psychologist, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Although there are research findings supporting the positive effects of computer-supported
collaborative learning (CSCL), problems have been reported regarding the learning process …

Explaining social presence and the quality of online learning with the SIPS model

J Weidlich, TJ Bastiaens - Computers in Human Behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract The concept of Social Presence is often cited by researchers trying to understand
the mechanisms governing beneficial learning climates and interpersonal connections …

Online social network acceptance: a social perspective

DC Li - Internet research, 2011 - emerald.com
Purpose–Building upon studies of social psychology and information system literature, this
study aims to propose and empirically test a research model that incorporates interpersonal …

SNS flow, SNS self-disclosure and post hoc interpersonal relations change: Focused on Korean Facebook user

KT Kwak, SK Choi, BG Lee - Computers in Human Behavior, 2014 - Elsevier
This study empirically investigates how the flow experiences when using SNS have
impacted SNS interaction and interpersonal relationships. Using a survey of Facebook …

Social networking sites and cognitive abilities: Do they make you smarter?

TP Alloway, J Horton, RG Alloway, C Dawson - Computers & Education, 2013 - Elsevier
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of social networking sites
(SNS) on cognitive abilities and reported levels of social connectedness in adolescents. In …