Perceptions and General Knowledge of Online Social Networking Activity of University Student-Athletes and Non-Student-Athletes
Abstract
The current study investigated differences between student-athletes and non-student-athletes regarding online social networking (OSN) usage. In particular, types of usage, perceptions of monitoring, and knowledge and perceptions of inappropriate online behavior were examined. Participants were student-athletes and non-student-athletes at a mid-sized university in the Rocky Mountain Region, who were asked their perceptions regarding OSN. Results of independent samples t-tests revealed student-athletes felt that students in general were more knowledgeable of the dangers associated with OSN than were non-studentathletes. Further, student-athletes found provocative pictures posted on OSN profiles to be more acceptable than did non-student-athletes. Also, monitoring of online profiles by supervisory figures was considered less acceptable to student-athletes than non-studentathletes. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Keywords:
- Keyword: online social networking
- Keyword: Facebook
- Keyword: student-athletes
- Keyword: online social networking education
- Keyword: online social networking usage
- Keyword: athletic administration
- Keyword: online profile monitoring
- Keyword: social capital.
How to Cite:
Havard, C. T., Eddy, T., Reams, L., Stewart, R. L. & Ahmad, T., (2013) “Perceptions and General Knowledge of Online Social Networking Activity of University Student-Athletes and Non-Student-Athletes”, Journal of Applied Sports Management 4(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.7290/jasm04xukv
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