Abstract
Prior research has identified the usefulness of social media in the maintenance of relationships. Such research is predominantly based on overall platform use, the use and affordances of multiple different communication features, or the text-based content of disclosed messages. Little research exists into the disclosure effects of different photographic content, the frequency at which it is shared and how this associates with differences in relational closeness. This research gap becomes increasingly poignant with the mass adoption of social media, the existence of multiple relationship types within these platforms, and the increase in sites based on photographic disclosure alone. This research examines the implications of the perceived frequency of disclosure in Facebook on relational closeness with different relationship types. Survey findings (N=445) show that perceived frequency of posting photographs is significantly associated with changes in relational closeness (companionship, intimacy, support), differing by the relationship held and the photographic depiction.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 51st Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2018 |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 3 Jan 2018 |
Event | HICSS 51: Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) 2018 - Hawaii, United States Duration: 3 Jan 2018 → 6 Jan 2018 |
Conference
Conference | HICSS 51 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
Period | 3/01/18 → 6/01/18 |