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| + | | title = Socialization Tactics in Wikipedia and Their Effects | ||
| + | | date = 2010 | ||
| + | | authors = [[Boreum Choi]]<br />[[Kira Alexander]]<br />[[Robert E. Kraut]]<br />[[John M. Levine]] | ||
| + | | doi = 10.1145/1718918.1718940 | ||
| + | | link = https://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1718918.1718940 | ||
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'''Socialization Tactics in Wikipedia and Their Effects''' - scientific work related to [[Wikipedia quality]] published in 2010, written by [[Boreum Choi]], [[Kira Alexander]], [[Robert E. Kraut]] and [[John M. Levine]]. | '''Socialization Tactics in Wikipedia and Their Effects''' - scientific work related to [[Wikipedia quality]] published in 2010, written by [[Boreum Choi]], [[Kira Alexander]], [[Robert E. Kraut]] and [[John M. Levine]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Socialization of newcomers is critical both for conventional groups. It helps groups perform effectively and the newcomers develop commitment. However, little empirical research has investigated the impact of specific socialization tactics on newcomers' commitment to online groups. Authors examined WikiProjects, subgroups in [[Wikipedia]] organized around working on common topics or tasks. In study 1, authors identified the seven socialization tactics used most frequently: invitations to join, welcome messages, requests to work on project-related tasks, offers of assistance, positive feedback on a new member's work, constructive criticism, and personal-related comments. In study 2, authors examined their impact on newcomers' commitment to the project. Whereas most newcomers contributed fewer edits over time, the declines were slowed or reversed for those socialized with welcome messages, assistance, and constructive criticism. In contrast, invitations led to steeper declines in edits. These results suggest that different socialization tactics play different roles in socializing new members in online groups compared to offline ones. | Socialization of newcomers is critical both for conventional groups. It helps groups perform effectively and the newcomers develop commitment. However, little empirical research has investigated the impact of specific socialization tactics on newcomers' commitment to online groups. Authors examined WikiProjects, subgroups in [[Wikipedia]] organized around working on common topics or tasks. In study 1, authors identified the seven socialization tactics used most frequently: invitations to join, welcome messages, requests to work on project-related tasks, offers of assistance, positive feedback on a new member's work, constructive criticism, and personal-related comments. In study 2, authors examined their impact on newcomers' commitment to the project. Whereas most newcomers contributed fewer edits over time, the declines were slowed or reversed for those socialized with welcome messages, assistance, and constructive criticism. In contrast, invitations led to steeper declines in edits. These results suggest that different socialization tactics play different roles in socializing new members in online groups compared to offline ones. | ||
Revision as of 08:27, 16 January 2020
Authors | Boreum Choi Kira Alexander Robert E. Kraut John M. Levine |
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Publication date | 2010 |
DOI | 10.1145/1718918.1718940 |
Links | Original |
Socialization Tactics in Wikipedia and Their Effects - scientific work related to Wikipedia quality published in 2010, written by Boreum Choi, Kira Alexander, Robert E. Kraut and John M. Levine.
Overview
Socialization of newcomers is critical both for conventional groups. It helps groups perform effectively and the newcomers develop commitment. However, little empirical research has investigated the impact of specific socialization tactics on newcomers' commitment to online groups. Authors examined WikiProjects, subgroups in Wikipedia organized around working on common topics or tasks. In study 1, authors identified the seven socialization tactics used most frequently: invitations to join, welcome messages, requests to work on project-related tasks, offers of assistance, positive feedback on a new member's work, constructive criticism, and personal-related comments. In study 2, authors examined their impact on newcomers' commitment to the project. Whereas most newcomers contributed fewer edits over time, the declines were slowed or reversed for those socialized with welcome messages, assistance, and constructive criticism. In contrast, invitations led to steeper declines in edits. These results suggest that different socialization tactics play different roles in socializing new members in online groups compared to offline ones.
