Youth as content producers in a niche social network site.
Most U.S. teenagers participate in online social network sites, devoting hours to these networks, often at the expense of other leisure-time activities. This article describes young people's activities within one topic-focused niche network, outlining its unique features and the role of young people as content producers within and beyond the space. Links between youth's online contributions and their interest, self-expression, social connections, and civic involvement are discussed.
College of Education and the iSchool, University of Maryland, USA.
Christine
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D000293:Adolescent; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D057218:Blogging; D003146:Communications Media; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D018961:Educational Technology / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D009862:Online Systems / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012919:Social Behavior; D058992:Social Participation; D012944:Social Support; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D014146:Training Support