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New Challenges of Economic and Business Development - 2012
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In this article, the main focus is on social media groups and online networks and the theoretical background for this paper is the well proved concept of Maslows "Hierarchy of motivation" (Maslow, 1943).Abstract:
This paper reports about groups, needs and social media. The combination of scientific research about human groups and human needs explains the success of social media. The paper describes the reasons to be a member in a group. The main focus is on social media groups and online networks. The theoretical background for this paper is the well proved concept of Maslows “Hierarchy of motivation” (Maslow, 1943). This psychological theory gives advice to understand human behaviour and to understand the reasons of individuals to join a group. Influenced by the internet there are changes that have to be under consideration. Today the individuals have a new situation and opportunities. This creates a new perspective on social capital and to understand the theoretical background regarding the reason to join a group or network. One particular aspect is the need of individuals. This gives a good overview about individual’s interest to be in a group and to join a group. The explanations are under the consideration of the needs of groups. There is a difference between individuals and group needs. Further illustrate the paper the relation between groups and social media. The paper support further steps to create new knowledge and perspectives regarding social capital under the consideration of the motivational theory of Maslow. The issue is to illustrate the reason for individuals to join a group or network.read more
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Edward L. Deci,Richard M. Ryan +1 more
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A Theory of Human Motivation
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