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Publication Date: 2021
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Student Affairs Professionals on Facebook: An Empirical Look
Eaton, Paul William; Pasquini, Laura; Ahlquist, Josie R.; Gismondi, Adam
Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, v58 n1 p62-78 2021
This study focused on understanding how college student educators use The Student Affairs Professional Facebook group. Through descriptive and qualitative analysis of posts, shares, comments, and interactions, this study identifies central topics and issues discussed over a 14-month period. This research shows how college student educators use this Facebook group to share professional development, offer learning/training resources, disseminate graduate education information, to offer/solicit advice, engage in dialogue regarding equity/social justice/inclusion, support colleagues, and share humor/stories.
Descriptors: Student Personnel Workers, Social Media, Communities of Practice, Participation, Professional Development, Use Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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