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WE ARE ONE: “How geographically distributed members of a volunteer youth organisation form online networks through digital communication”
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS).
2019 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (Two Years)), 20 credits / 30 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

In this research study, the effects of digital communication platforms will show how geographically distributed members are developing the online network of the Erasmus Student Network. This research used a cross-cultural perspective on the network society and the actor-network theory. Qualitative research methods such as interviews and focus groups have been used to conduct a small-scale empirical study. A diverse range of communication methods such as text, audio, and video have been analysed through three different communication platforms: Slack, Google Meet and Facebook Messenger. The acquired data of twelve members of the organisation gave an insight into the values and motives of volunteers within the digitised spaces of ESN which dictates their rules of performance, interaction, and sociality within the online networks. The digital communication platforms that make up the online networks of the organisation have been identified as a complex large-scale social and socio-technical system which imposes challenges on its members such as the lack of privacy and constant connectedness. In conclusion, it is recommended for the members of ESN to strive to create their digital platforms to be able to foster their social to take care of their well-being.

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Malmö universitet/Kultur och samhälle , 2019. , p. 56
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-22883Local ID: 32816OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-22883DiVA, id: diva2:1482816
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KS K3 Media and Communication Studies (master)
Available from: 2020-10-27 Created: 2020-10-27Bibliographically approved

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