INVESTIGATING YOUNG ADULTS’ ONLINE ENGAGEMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM
Published In: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT STUDY
Author(s): MARDIANA SAID , NOOR ISMAWATI JAAFAR , SULAIMAN AININ
Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) competency and online engagement and the impact of online engagement on young adults’ self-esteem. Data were collected using questionnaires among university students. There were 404 respondents consisting of undergraduate and postgraduate students. The study found that motivation and knowledge have positive relationships with online engagement but self-efficacy has no relationship with online engagement. The influence of gender on the relationship between online engagement and self- esteem was analyzed. The result indicated that online engagement has no impact on young adults’ self-esteem and the relationship between online engagement and self-esteem was not moderated by gender. These findings provided an understanding of the factors, which influence young adults’ online engagement and the subsequent effect on their self-esteem.
- Publication Date: 17-Nov-2014
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-052-1-79
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THE USAGE OF OPEN INNOVATION, INNOVATION PROBLEMS AND TRENDS COMPREHENSIVE VIEW ON INNOVATION ACTIVITIES SERVICE SMES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Published In: 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN SOCIAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT STUDY
Author(s): KAREL KOLIS , KATERINA JIRINOVA , MICHAL ANDERA
Abstract: Innovation is the driving force of competitiveness. At the same time, services are a significant contributor to GDP in all developed economies. Therefore, it is interesting to map out innovative activities in this area. Our interest focuses on a specific area – open innovation, problems and trends in innovation. The paper and further research describe comprehensive view on innovation activities of small and medium-sized companies in the Czech Republic. The research was divided into two parts - quantitative research and qualitative research. The results of quantitative research provide an analysis of a questionnaire survey among 1,701 service companies. The main findings describe where companies find their ideas for innovation, who is involved in the innovation process and who is involved in testing. Qualitative research complements these findings by in-depth interviews with experts on the topic of innovation problems and trends.
- Publication Date: 17-Nov-2014
- DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-052-1-80
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