AUT - Internet & Society Panel Project
Internet & Society Panel Project
The Internet and Society Panel Project (ISPP) is a stand-alone project which complements the World Internet Project New Zealand (WIPNZ). The findings from the WIPNZ have identified some ways in which society is changing in relation to the use of the Internet in New Zealand. The ISPP aims to focus on these issues.
The WIPNZ involves a large survey facilitated every two years, so in order to provide current topical data in a shorter timeframe, we developed the ISPP. This study will involve sequential surveys of topics in depth examining specific issues relating to the impact of the Internet on society. The first survey round will focus on social networking and its effects on individuals. We anticipate publication and sale of the findings of the first survey round in 2010. The second round is planned for later in 2010 for which the topic focus is still to be defined.
The first round of the Internet & Society Panel study is a joint venture between the Institute of Culture, Discourse and Communication and Phoenix Research Ltd, who administer the data collection. Key topics examined will include:
- What are the factors shaping participation in social media?
- How much do people trust social media?
- What are the developing norms of social media usage?
- What is the relationship between social media and social competence?
- How is identity constructed through the use of social media?
- What effect(s) does social media have on quality of life?
- Why are some internet users not using social media?
This first round of this study has been supported by funding from the Faculty of the Applied Humanities at AUT University.
Reports will be on sale from mid 2010. Contact Kristie Elphick (kristie.elphick@aut.ac.nz) to pre-order a copy.
For project information please contact Nigel Smith (nvsmith@aut.ac.nz)
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