Let me confess … Can a social media page create a sense of belonging?

White, A; Caccamo, F

Let me confess … Can a social media page create a sense of belonging?

White, A

Caccamo, F

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Publisher:: ASCILITE
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: 2023, (2023: ASCILITE 2023 Conference Proceedings: People, Partnerships and Pedagogies)
Issue Date:: 2023-11-28

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dc.contributor.author	White, A https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1164-7806
dc.contributor.author	Caccamo, F
dc.contributor.editor	Cochrane, T
dc.contributor.editor	Narayan, V
dc.contributor.editor	Brown, C
dc.contributor.editor	MacCallum, K
dc.contributor.editor	Bone, E
dc.contributor.editor	Deneen, C
dc.contributor.editor	Vanderburg, R
dc.contributor.editor	Hurren, B
dc.date	2023-12-02
dc.date.accessioned	2023-12-18T23:21:55Z
dc.date.available	2023-12-18T23:21:55Z
dc.date.issued	2023-11-28
dc.identifier.citation	2023, (2023: ASCILITE 2023 Conference Proceedings: People, Partnerships and Pedagogies)
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/173868
dc.description.abstract	This research paper explores the ability of social media platforms, specifically Facebook pages such as UTS Confessions to influence student belonging – by providing opportunities for students to engage in the university community and build a sense of belonging. This study considers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both university and online experiences and highlights the importance of university intervention in online platforms to enhance student support and engagement. By examining relevant literature and conducting interviews with students, alumni, and staff, the study provides insights and recommendations for how universities cn interact with Facebook pages to help foster a sense of belonging.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	ASCILITE
dc.relation.ispartof	ASCILITE Conference
dc.relation.ispartofseries	ASCILITE Conference - Concise Papers
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dc.title	Let me confess … Can a social media page create a sense of belonging?
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.location.activity	Christchurch
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business/Accounting Discipline
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pubs.place-of-publication	Christchurch
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.start-date	2023-12-02
utslib.citation.issue	2023: ASCILITE 2023 Conference Proceedings: People, Partnerships and Pedagogies
dc.location	Christchurch

Abstract:

This research paper explores the ability of social media platforms, specifically Facebook pages such as UTS Confessions to influence student belonging – by providing opportunities for students to engage in the university community and build a sense of belonging. This study considers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both university and online experiences and highlights the importance of university intervention in online platforms to enhance student support and engagement. By examining relevant literature and conducting interviews with students, alumni, and staff, the study provides insights and recommendations for how universities cn interact with Facebook pages to help foster a sense of belonging.

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