Exploring Social Networking as an Aid to Acculturation

Authors

Ryan Sherry, University of North TexasFollow
Magro Michael, University of North TexasFollow
Sharp Jason, Tarleton State UniversityFollow

Affiliated Organization

Proceedings of IFIP 8.2/Organizations and Society in Information Systems (OASIS)

Abstract

This paper uses a qualitative methodology, autoethnography, to explore how social networking can help international students acculturate to the United States. Our findings suggest three emergent themes. Social networking tools can aid acculturation through: 1) facilitating knowledge exchange, 2) alleviating apprehension, and 3) enabling socialization and building community.

Volume

10

Issue

112

Recommended Citation

Sherry, Ryan; Michael, Magro; and Jason, Sharp, " Exploring Social Networking as an Aid to Acculturation" (2010). All Sprouts Content. 404.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/sprouts_all/404