Exploring the democratic potential of online social networking: the scope and limitations of e-participation

Exploring the democratic potential of online social networking: the scope and limitations of e-participation (2012)

Authors:
Autor USP: CORREA, ELIZABETH NICOLAU SAAD - ECA
Unidade: ECA
Subjects: MOVIMENTOS SOCIAIS; ATIVISMO; REDES SOCIAIS; WEB 2.0; CIDADANIA
Language: Inglês
Abstract: The availability and promise of social networking technologies with their perceived open philosophy has increasingly inspired citizens around the world to participate in political activity on the Web. Recent examples range from opposing public policies, such as government funding cuts, to organizing revolutionary social movements, such as those in the Middle East and North Africa. Although online spaces create remarkable opportunities for various forms of political action, there are concerns over the power of existing institutions to control and even censor such interaction spaces. The objective of this article is to draw together different insights on the online engagement phenomenon, highlighting both its potential and limitations as a mechanism for fostering democratic debate and influencing policy making. We examine recent examples from Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Finally, we summarize the implications of our work and outline directions for further research
Imprenta:
- Publisher place: Atlanta
- Date published: 2012
Source:
- Título: Communications of the Association for Information Systems
- ISSN: 1529-3181
- Volume/Número/Paginação/Ano: v. 30, p. 239-254, maio 2012

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ABNT

MCGRATH, Kathy et al. Exploring the democratic potential of online social networking: the scope and limitations of e-participation. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, v. 30, p. 239-254, 2012Tradução . . Disponível em: https://www.eca.usp.br/acervo/producao-academica/002451046.pdf. Acesso em: 14 mar. 2026.
APA

McGrath, K., Elbanna, A., Hercheui, M., Panagiotopoulos, P., & Correa, E. S. (2012). Exploring the democratic potential of online social networking: the scope and limitations of e-participation. Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 30, 239-254. Recuperado de https://www.eca.usp.br/acervo/producao-academica/002451046.pdf
NLM

McGrath K, Elbanna A, Hercheui M, Panagiotopoulos P, Correa ES. Exploring the democratic potential of online social networking: the scope and limitations of e-participation [Internet]. Communications of the Association for Information Systems. 2012 ; 30 239-254.[citado 2026 mar. 14 ] Available from: https://www.eca.usp.br/acervo/producao-academica/002451046.pdf
Vancouver

McGrath K, Elbanna A, Hercheui M, Panagiotopoulos P, Correa ES. Exploring the democratic potential of online social networking: the scope and limitations of e-participation [Internet]. Communications of the Association for Information Systems. 2012 ; 30 239-254.[citado 2026 mar. 14 ] Available from: https://www.eca.usp.br/acervo/producao-academica/002451046.pdf