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In the past 10 years, the internet has been transformed, along with the emergence of
interaction and communication technologies. Indeed, there has been an emerging
movement in the interaction and communication technologies. More specifically, the
growth of Web 2.0 technologies has acted as a catalyst for change in the disciplines of
education. The social networking websites have gained popularity in recent years;
therefore, many research studies have been conducted to explain how the use of social
networking websites for instructional purposes. For the best practices, it is essential to
understand theories associated with social networking studies because related theories
for any subject may provide insights and guideline for professionals and researchers. This
theoretical paper was designed to offer a road map through the literature in relation to
the utilization of social networking websites by presenting main understandings of
theories associated with social networking.
The Uses and Gratification Theory, social network theory, connectives, and constructivism
were selected to serve as a basis for designing social networking studies regarding
instructional purposes. Moreover, common attributes of the theories and specific
application areas were also discussed.
This paper contributes to this emerging movement by explaining the role of these
theories for researchers and practitioners to find ways to beneficially integrate them into
their future research endeavors.
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