User-generated Content on News Websites: Why Do People Comment on A News Story?

Research output: Conference PapersRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication)peer-review

Abstract

This study proposes a theoretical framework in which it addresses the relationship between gratifications of various needs and user-generated content behavior on news websites. Two theoretical moderators, namely perceived information of UGC and attitude to news making by major media organizations are examined. With a secondary data in U.S. 2010, this study finds that different needs are related to UGC behavior, and the perceived importance of UGC enhances this relationship.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 15 Nov 2014
EventFifth Honours Symposium for Asian PhD Students in Communication Research - , Singapore
Duration: 15 Nov 201416 Nov 2014

Conference

ConferenceFifth Honours Symposium for Asian PhD Students in Communication Research
Country/TerritorySingapore
Period15/11/1416/11/14

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