"What is, Becomes What is Right" A Conceptual Framework of Newcomer Legitimacy for Online Discussion Communities.
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Gallagher, S. & Savage, T., "What is, Becomes What is Right" A Conceptual Framework of Newcomer Legitimacy for Online Discussion Communities., Journal of Computer Mediated Communications, 20, 4, 2015, 400 - 416Download Item:
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Online community newcomers can face challenges in community participation, acceptance and fostering member relationships. Consequently, a crucial behavioral strategy for community acceptance identified by previous research is legitimacy. However, current conceptions lack classification and structure, and have a narrow focus. A broader scope for investigating legitimacy is needed for improved theoretical and practical application. This research expands on newcomer legitimacy by classifying newcomer behavior in 4 parenting and cycling discussion communities using directed content analysis. The analysis developed a newcomer legitimacy conceptual framework with categories including geographical, contextual, cultural, testimonial, lurking and external legitimacy. This research offers a valuable contribution by classifying existing theory, developing new theory, and providing a conceptual framework to guide future studies of newcomer behavior.
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Author: Savage, Timothy; Gallagher, Silvia
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Online community, Newcomers, Legitimacy, Conceptual framework, Directed content analysis, Social roleSubject (TCD):
Technology in Education , VIRTUAL COMMUNITYDOI:
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