Human being living in the globe is craving for their self-satisfaction by accomplishing several aims, like money, social status and also successful achievements. Behaviors can reflect ones subjective feelings, and their reactions are certainly a scale to tell whether a person is self-centered or not. Many specialists before do researches and some findings are found. Factors affecting subjective well beings of human life are main point to focus for our research.
Moreover, the social media nowadays is influential to human lives, people especially youngsters rely on social media as one of their identities’ representations. It is likely that within few decades pass and ongoing, technology will then undergo evolution and become more advance.
People who use social media are not merely for networking but also to publish themselves to their friends or the public. Therefore, we will look into the functions and importance of online social media in Hong Kong. The research will also focus on the types of popular social media in Hong Kong and thus attracting what types of people to fancy of them. Since Facebook is the most commonly use social networking sites, therefore we will have a deepen study of Facebook. Besides, our research will also have a study on the history and news about using Facebook and disclosing personal information with the advantages and disadvantages.
As the technologies development is rapidly growing, now people can connect to the Internet with tiny electronic devices – cell phones. With Internet assessable cell phones on hands, we can download tons of mobile applications, like games, online newspaper and the most important ones, the social media applications, including Facebook, Twitter, Weibo, Whatsapp, LINE, Tango and so on.
No doubts, the convenience and fast access speed of technology are changing our perceptions and the way of sharing information. While enjoying the benefits that technologies bring, people may not consider about the leakage of personal information. Not only conversations dialogues but also personal data including mobile number, gender, living place, age, birthday and so on will be exposed. Through this research, we would like to figure out and examine the factors of influencing tendency and acceptability of personal information disclosure.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1 Background, Area of the study with justification
- 1.2 Researchable questions
- 1.3 Research objectives
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- 2.1 The population pattern of using social media
- 2.2 The disclosure and the profile page
- 2.3 Self-satisfaction of human beings and the habit of disclosure online
- Chapter 3: Theoretical Framework
- 3.1 Conceptual Framework
- 3.2 Conceptual definition of concepts
- 3.3 Operational definition of operates
- Chapter 4: Methodology
- 4.1 Target population
- 4.2 Sampling design
- 4.3 Data collection method
- 4.3.1 University and Postgraduate School Students
- 4.3.2 Faculty Staff
- 4.4 Questionnaire design and measurement
- 4.5 Table for questionnaire
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to investigate the relationship between self-disclosure on Facebook and self-satisfaction levels among Facebook users in Hong Kong. The study explores the patterns of social media usage in Hong Kong, focusing on Facebook, and examines the factors influencing the tendency and acceptability of personal information disclosure online.
- Levels of self-satisfaction among Facebook users in Hong Kong.
- Tendencies toward disclosing personal information on Facebook.
- Purposes and frequencies of Facebook usage.
- Influences of demographic factors (age, gender, education, etc.) on information disclosure.
- Relationship between self-satisfaction and the tendency to disclose personal information online.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research, establishing its context by highlighting the human desire for self-satisfaction and the significant role of social media, particularly Facebook, in self-representation. It justifies the research by emphasizing the influence of social media on self-perception and the potential risks associated with online self-disclosure. The chapter also clearly defines the research questions and objectives, focusing on exploring the levels of self-satisfaction among Facebook users in Hong Kong and their tendencies toward disclosing personal information, along with the underlying motivations and influential factors.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter reviews existing literature on social media usage patterns, focusing on Facebook's popularity and its impact on self-disclosure. It analyzes the relationship between online profile creation, personal information disclosure, and self-satisfaction. The review explores the complexities of privacy settings on platforms like Facebook, highlighting the potential conflict between the desire for social connection and concerns about privacy. Key findings from previous research on age, online behavior, and the factors influencing information disclosure are presented, laying the groundwork for the current study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Self-disclosure, self-satisfaction, Facebook, social media, online privacy, Hong Kong, personal information, demographics, online behavior, social networking sites.
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The research aims to investigate the relationship between self-disclosure on Facebook and self-satisfaction levels among Facebook users in Hong Kong. It explores patterns of social media usage, factors influencing online disclosure, and the impact of demographic factors on information sharing.
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The research is structured into four chapters. Chapter 1 provides an introduction, outlining the background, research questions, and objectives. Chapter 2 presents a literature review on social media usage, self-disclosure, and self-satisfaction. Chapter 3 details the theoretical framework, including conceptual and operational definitions. Chapter 4 describes the methodology, including the target population, sampling design, data collection methods, and questionnaire design.
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The research employs a quantitative methodology. It involves collecting data through a questionnaire administered to a sample of university and postgraduate students and faculty staff in Hong Kong. The methodology section details the sampling design, data collection methods, and questionnaire design and measurement.
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Key themes include levels of self-satisfaction among Facebook users, tendencies toward disclosing personal information, purposes and frequencies of Facebook usage, influences of demographic factors on information disclosure, and the relationship between self-satisfaction and the tendency to disclose personal information online.
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The target population includes university and postgraduate students and faculty staff at a university in Hong Kong.
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Key keywords include self-disclosure, self-satisfaction, Facebook, social media, online privacy, Hong Kong, personal information, demographics, online behavior, and social networking sites.
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- Citation du texte
- Joyce Ho (Auteur), 2012, Research Proposal – The relations of self disclosure and self satisfaction level, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/230525
