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Cultural differences in social networking site use

A comparative study of China and the United States

Bibliographic Data

ID23324722
AuthorsLinda A Jackson (Michigan State University, corresponding author), Jin-Liang Wang (0000-0002-7424-1777, Southwest University)
Year2013
Volume29
Issue3
Pages910-921
Publication date2013-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComputers in Human Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0747-5632 • E-ISSN: 1873-7692
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.chb.2012.11.024
OpenAlexW2002254183
LanguageEN
Citations received67
References cited61

Anxiety · China · Chinese culture · Collectivism · Individualism · Loneliness · Personality · Political science · Shyness · Cultural Differences and Values · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Psychology · Social Psychology

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