Online Neighborhood Networks: The Relationship Between Online Communication Practices and Neighborhood Dynamics
Abstract: This article builds upon communication infrastructure theory and investigates how communication practices on online neighborhood networks (ONNs) relate to the social cohesion of neighborhood communities. Specifically, we study the hyperlocal social media platform Hoplr, which provides ad-free ONNs in which neighbors can communicate with one another. Local governments can subscribe to Hoplr to communicate with their residents and engage them for community and public participation purposes. This study is based on an online survey of Hoplr members (N = 3,055) from 150 randomly selected ONNs. Social cohesion is disentangled as a combination of social support, a sense of community, reciprocal exchange, and social trust. We investigated social cohesion differences at the neighborhood level in relation to self-reported types of ONN communication practices (shared interest, supportive communication, and both tangible and informational support mobilization). The results reveal the limited v
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: Media and Communication ; 10 (2022) 2 ; 108-118
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Veröffentlichung
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Mannheim
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SSOAR, GESIS – Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften e.V.
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2022
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Robaeyst, Ben
Baccarne, Bastiaan
Meulenaere, Jonas De
Mechant, Peter
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10.17645/mac.v10i2.5129
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023090410492710574867
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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14.08.2025, 11:03 AM CEST
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- Robaeyst, Ben
- Baccarne, Bastiaan
- Meulenaere, Jonas De
- Mechant, Peter
- SSOAR, GESIS – Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften e.V.
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- 2022
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