Societal Impacts of IS

Loading...

Media is loading
 

Paper Number

2285

Paper Type

short

Description

The advancement of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has profoundly changed the way individuals address societal issues. Increasingly, scholars examine how individuals can use information and communication technologies, such as social media, to effect change. Individuals from marginalized groups are using social media to voice concerns related to the need for social inclusion among those who are marginalized. Social media enables individuals to make their voices heard to battle inequal opportunities and insufficient resources within these groups. We develop our research model using the theoretical lens of organizational and employee voice. We describe our intended survey-based data collection effort from individuals within a marginalized group to identify factors affecting one's decision to voice concerns on social media about the experiences of marginalized individuals. The findings of this study will inform additional opportunities for research regarding factors that affect one's decision to voice concerns on social media to effect social change.

Comments

06-Socimpact

Share

COinS
Best Paper Nominee badge
 
Dec 12th, 12:00 AM

Determinants of Voice on Social Media among Individuals from Marginalized Groups

The advancement of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has profoundly changed the way individuals address societal issues. Increasingly, scholars examine how individuals can use information and communication technologies, such as social media, to effect change. Individuals from marginalized groups are using social media to voice concerns related to the need for social inclusion among those who are marginalized. Social media enables individuals to make their voices heard to battle inequal opportunities and insufficient resources within these groups. We develop our research model using the theoretical lens of organizational and employee voice. We describe our intended survey-based data collection effort from individuals within a marginalized group to identify factors affecting one's decision to voice concerns on social media about the experiences of marginalized individuals. The findings of this study will inform additional opportunities for research regarding factors that affect one's decision to voice concerns on social media to effect social change.

When commenting on articles, please be friendly, welcoming, respectful and abide by the AIS eLibrary Discussion Thread Code of Conduct posted here.