Antecedents And Outcomes Of Social Networking Sites Usage Among Students Within Higher Education In UAE. Opportunities Vs Challenges And Future Research

Ali Alrashdi, Ahmed Saeed Awadh and Nizam, Nurul Zarirah and Al-Shami, Samer Ali Hussein (2020) Antecedents And Outcomes Of Social Networking Sites Usage Among Students Within Higher Education In UAE. Opportunities Vs Challenges And Future Research. Test Engineering And Management, 82. pp. 12503-12508. ISSN 0193-4120

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Abstract

Socialnetworking became a buzzlword in both economic and social life. It speeds up the growth of economy through providing a flexible and effective communication tool. The leading platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatApp, and LinkedIn play an effective role in the development of education system. Yet, few studies have investigated how social networking influence studies education and how to maximize their advantages, especially in the Middle Eastern countries. This leaves gap that needs to be bridged and studies are needed to understand this issue and how the students in higher education institutions benefit from them. Therefore, this study aims to identify the key drivers of socialneworing in the Middle eastern countries in general and from UAE particularly. This study also intends to highlight on the opportunities of socialnetworking as well as the challenges that face the effectiveness utilization socialnetworing in education system. Finally this study conclude with the future research trend.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Antecedents, Social networking, Sites, Students, UAE
Divisions:	Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship
Depositing User:	Sabariah Ismail
Date Deposited:	08 Jul 2021 12:33
Last Modified:	08 Jul 2021 12:33
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/25138
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