Towards a Theoretical Framework for Analysing Blogs as User-Generated Content

Riikka Makinen and Pekka Tuominen ()
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Riikka Makinen: University of Tampere
Pekka Tuominen: University of Tampere

A chapter in Financial Environment and Business Development, 2017, pp 511-523 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study is to create a theoretical framework for analysing blogs as user-generated content. The theoretical framework for this conceptual study is created from the motives of users for engaging in user-generated content and the outcomes of doing so. The motivations for consuming and participating in user-generated content are social aspects, information search, entertainment and inspiration, and economic incentives. The motivations for producing user-generated content are self-expression, social aspects, information dissemination, entertainment, and economic and professional incentives. Discussion practices form the basis for the outcomes of engaging in user-generated content. The discussion practices in the context of user-generated content are social networking, drawing inspiration, sharing knowledge, providing peer support, negotiating norms, and opposing values.

Keywords: User-generated content; Blogs; Virtual communities; Web 2.0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-39919-5_38

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