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The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites

Nicole B. Ellison; Charles Steinfield; Cliff Lampe · Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication · 2007

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Nicole B. Ellison; Charles Steinfield; Cliff Lampe
Publisher
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Year
2007
Language
English

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This study examines the relationship between use of Facebook, a popular online social network site, and the formation and maintenance of social capital. In addition to assessing bonding and bridging social capital, we explore a dimension of social capital that assesses one’s ability to stay connected with members of a previously inhabited community, which we call maintained social capital. Regression analyses conducted on results from a survey of undergraduate students (N = 286) suggest a strong association between use of Facebook and the three types of social capital, with the strongest relationship being to bridging social capital. In addition, Facebook usage was found to interact with measures of psychological well-being, suggesting that it might provide greater benefits for users experiencing low self-esteem and low life satisfaction.

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Ellison, N. B, Steinfield, C, & Lampe, C. (2007). The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2007.00367.x

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Ellison, Nicole B, et al. "The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites." 2007. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2007.00367.x.

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Ellison, Nicole B, Charles Steinfield, and Cliff Lampe. 2007. "The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites.". https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2007.00367.x.

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Ellison, N. B, Steinfield, C. and Lampe, C. 2007, The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1083-6101.2007.00367.x [Accessed 6 Aug. 2026].

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Title
The Benefits of Facebook “Friends:” Social Capital and College Students’ Use of Online Social Network Sites
Author / contributors
Nicole B. Ellison; Charles Steinfield; Cliff Lampe
Publisher
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Publication year
2007
Language
English

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Social capital; Social network (sociolinguistics); Bridging (networking); Psychology; Social psychology; Social engagement; Social mobility; Association (psychology); Sociology; Business; Demographic economics; Social media
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