Can Web-based Social Networking Environments Foster Social and Cultural Identity?
Abstract This study employed quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop an in-depth understanding of a social networking listserv. Findings indicate that an online social space can create and maintain social and cultural ties among members of an informal community. Social identity was acknowledged through introductory postings, sharing of resources, and announcement of social events. Cultural identity was evident through postings involving topics related to cultural stories, poems, politics, spirituality, and news. Participating in a social networking environment can foster informal learning and potential for personal growth and development.
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