Turning the Dark Side of Social Media Bright! The Case of Immigration in the USA and Germany
Abstract
Challenges of integration and social inclusion have been on top of the agenda for many political leaders in Europe and the USA. The Information Systems community has invested significant effort in researching immigrants and especially refugees, seeking to better understand how to facilitate social inclusion processes. This panel will look at multiple viewpoints on the topic of immigration, specifically showing how technology can both support and prevent immigrants from succeeding in their quest. It further aims to stimulate a thoughtful and dynamic discussion on best practices and recommendations to enhance the discipline’s impact on alleviating the challenges that occur for immigrants in their host countries.
Recommended Citation
AbuJarour, Safa'a; Ajjan, Haya; Fedorowicz, Jane; and Köster, Antonia, "Turning the Dark Side of Social Media Bright! The Case of Immigration in the USA and Germany" (2019). AMCIS 2019 Proceedings. 3.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2019/panel/panel/3
Turning the Dark Side of Social Media Bright! The Case of Immigration in the USA and Germany
Challenges of integration and social inclusion have been on top of the agenda for many political leaders in Europe and the USA. The Information Systems community has invested significant effort in researching immigrants and especially refugees, seeking to better understand how to facilitate social inclusion processes. This panel will look at multiple viewpoints on the topic of immigration, specifically showing how technology can both support and prevent immigrants from succeeding in their quest. It further aims to stimulate a thoughtful and dynamic discussion on best practices and recommendations to enhance the discipline’s impact on alleviating the challenges that occur for immigrants in their host countries.