Original paper

Do the socially rich get richer? A nuanced perspective on social network site use and online social capital accrual.

Volume: 145, Issue: 7, Pages: 734 - 764
Published: Jul 1, 2019
Abstract
The benefits of using social network sites (SNS) have spurred heated debate in academia and popular culture alike. This study sought to address the debate by formulating a new, nuanced framework highlighting two conceptual distinctions: (a) preference for versus problem in one's interpersonal relations, and (b) SNS use versus the benefits of such use. Mixed-effects meta-analysis was performed in 178 independent samples from seven regions...
Paper Details
Title
Do the socially rich get richer? A nuanced perspective on social network site use and online social capital accrual.
Published Date
Jul 1, 2019
Volume
145
Issue
7
Pages
734 - 764
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