Examination of University Students' Perceptions of Online Social Capital
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| Title: | Examination of University Students' Perceptions of Online Social Capital |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Gönül Sener |
| Source: | Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET. 2026 25(1):103-113. |
| Availability: | Sakarya University. Esentepe Campus, Adapazari 54000, Turkey. Tel: +90-505-2431868; Fax: +90-264-6141034; e-mail: tojet@sakarya.edu.tr; Web site: https://tojet.net/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Social Capital, Social Networks, Social Media, Gender Differences, Intellectual Disciplines, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Turkey |
| ISSN: | 1303-6521 2146-7242 |
| Abstract: | This study was designed using a quantitative research approach to determine university students' perceptions of their online social capital levels, employing a survey model. The research was conducted with 406 undergraduate students studying at a university. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling method. Research data were collected using the Online Social Capital Scale. The results revealed that university students' overall online social capital levels were at a neutral level. It was observed that students expressed disagreement in the bonding social capital sub-dimension, while they reported a neutral level of perception in the bridging social capital sub-dimension. These results highlight the importance of educators viewing social networks not merely as tools for information sharing, but as interactive spaces where students can learn from and support one another. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1497772 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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