2018 EJRNL PP MASOOD BADRI 1
Terbatas ilham rahayu
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Terbatas ilham rahayu
» ITB
This study uses structural equations modeling to test a hypothetical social network model
with applications to a sample of 34,896 school children in Abu Dhabi. The main independent
constructs in the model are related to children’s attitude with regard to social networking,
reasons for using social networks, things done on social networks, and topics
used. The dependent constructs cover perceived school performance and social effects of
social networking. The study will describe the relations among the various constructs.
The effect of other variables, such as parental knowhow, is also investigated. Our work
has improved our insight in the social networking model. Results support the idea of reciprocal
relations among perceived performance, learning from social networking, and the
effect of social networking. Evidence for a model that includes opposite pathways implies
that the problem of social networking constructs, its antecedents, and possible consequences
should be examined with caution.