Abstract
Since their inception, social networking sites (SNSs) have experienced exponential growth. While substantial research has been dedicated to users’ initial adoption of SNSs, the fall of MySpace reminds us that the long-term success of SNSs depends on users’ post adoption staying power. Inspired by this, this work-in-progress investigates users’ “stickiness” with a specific SNS. Based on Li et al. (2006)’s Commitment-Trust Model of Website Stickiness (CTM), this paper focuses on the relationships between SNSs and users. To refine CTM in the new context, we further borrow the Uses and Gratifications Theory from the Communication field to propose an integrated model.
Recommended Citation
Xu, Chenyan; Ryan, Sherry; Magro, Michael; and Wen, Chao, "Why Do People Stick with a Specific Social Networking Site? An Integrated Relationship and Uses Gratification Perspective" (2012). AMCIS 2012 Proceedings. 24.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2012/proceedings/VirtualCommunities/24
Why Do People Stick with a Specific Social Networking Site? An Integrated Relationship and Uses Gratification Perspective
Since their inception, social networking sites (SNSs) have experienced exponential growth. While substantial research has been dedicated to users’ initial adoption of SNSs, the fall of MySpace reminds us that the long-term success of SNSs depends on users’ post adoption staying power. Inspired by this, this work-in-progress investigates users’ “stickiness” with a specific SNS. Based on Li et al. (2006)’s Commitment-Trust Model of Website Stickiness (CTM), this paper focuses on the relationships between SNSs and users. To refine CTM in the new context, we further borrow the Uses and Gratifications Theory from the Communication field to propose an integrated model.