Online communities are here to stay, and they make it possible for people to connect in ways that weren’t imaginable before. But the phrase “online communities” is so ubiquitous that it is nearly meaningless, representing a broad variation in the quality of interaction within them. Because of this, studies inevitably show conflicting results of both the benefits and the harm of online communities in relation to our psychological health and collective well-being.
Bringing Intention to Online Communities
Bringing Intention to Online Communities
Bringing Intention to Online Communities
Online communities are here to stay, and they make it possible for people to connect in ways that weren’t imaginable before. But the phrase “online communities” is so ubiquitous that it is nearly meaningless, representing a broad variation in the quality of interaction within them. Because of this, studies inevitably show conflicting results of both the benefits and the harm of online communities in relation to our psychological health and collective well-being.