The Influence of Online Social Networks and Online Social Capital on Constructing a New Graduate Students' Professional Identity

Autor/inn/en	Heidari, Elham; Salimi, Ghasem; Mehrvarz, Mahboobe
Titel	The Influence of Online Social Networks and Online Social Capital on Constructing a New Graduate Students' Professional Identity
Quelle	In: Interactive Learning Environments, 31 (2023) 1, S.214-231 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Salimi, Ghasem)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1049-4820
DOI	10.1080/10494820.2020.1769682
Schlagwörter	Social Networks; Social Capital; Professional Identity; Graduate Students; Identification (Psychology); Internet; Foreign Countries; Iran + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Social network; Soziales Netzwerk; Sozialkapital; Graduate Study; Student; Students; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Studentin; Ausland
Abstract	Studies have revealed that individuals' identities can be shaped not only offline but also online. However, the formation of online identity of students in higher education environments is complex. Empirical evidence has suggested that academics are interested in using social media to enhance their professional identity and reputation. The current study examined the effects of online social capital and social networking on the formation of graduate students' professional identity. Structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. The sample consisted of 298 graduate students from one leading public university and three private higher education centers in Iran. The results showed that online social networks in higher education environments could affect the construction of students' professional identity through online social capital as a mediator. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01