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Towards a Theoretical Framework for Analysing Blogs as User-Generated Content

In: Financial Environment and Business Development

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  • Riikka Makinen

    (University of Tampere)

  • Pekka Tuominen

    (University of Tampere)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to create a theoretical framework for analysing blogs as user-generated content. The theoretical framework for this conceptual study is created from the motives of users for engaging in user-generated content and the outcomes of doing so. The motivations for consuming and participating in user-generated content are social aspects, information search, entertainment and inspiration, and economic incentives. The motivations for producing user-generated content are self-expression, social aspects, information dissemination, entertainment, and economic and professional incentives. Discussion practices form the basis for the outcomes of engaging in user-generated content. The discussion practices in the context of user-generated content are social networking, drawing inspiration, sharing knowledge, providing peer support, negotiating norms, and opposing values.

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  • Riikka Makinen & Pekka Tuominen, 2017. "Towards a Theoretical Framework for Analysing Blogs as User-Generated Content," Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics, in: Mehmet Huseyin Bilgin & Hakan Danis & Ender Demir & Ugur Can (ed.), Financial Environment and Business Development, pages 511-523, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:eurchp:978-3-319-39919-5_38
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-39919-5_38
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