Browsing by Subject "Internet"
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Connecting Anonymously: How Recovery is Represented Online
(2016-04)This study explores how an online forum is used in recovery from addictive substance use. By doing a content analysis of the forum REDDITORSINRECOVERY, online supports were found to be helpful in providing a space to ... -
“Don’t be evil”: Uncovering the implications of Google search
(Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management, 2011-03-31)Google has taken the world by storm, and, with its fast and seemingly accurate search results, internet users are increasingly using this search engine to obtain the majority of their information. This paper studies the ... -
Friendship Through the Ages: A Technological Perspective
(2017-04)Friendship is a socially constructed phenomenon that is part of the everyday lives of human beings. Its practices have been researched for many years by sociologists and social anthropologists. The use of digital communication ... -
Updating Library, Architectural Adaptation in Response to the Virtual Space of the Internet
(2013-12-13)The explosion of new technologies, predominantly the increased inhabitation of the virtual space of the Internet, implies an emergent organization that challenges the existing structures of our established institutions. ... -
The Value and Ownership of Art in a Digital Age
(2015)This thesis examines three key research questions, including: How are artists making art and making a living? How do they use the Internet in their artistic practice? How do they use and understand copyright? These questions ... -
The Wants and Needs of Older Cancer Survivors When Searching for Online Social Support
(2011-09-06)In recent years, the Internet has emerged as a popular tool for providing social support to chronically-ill populations. However, research is limited in understanding the distinct needs of older cancer survivors who are ...