Next Generation Social Networks: Elicitation of User Requirements

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Abstract

When it comes to discussing the future of electronic communication, social networking is the buzzword. The Internet has become a platform where new social networks emerge and the Internet it itself support the more traditional computer supported communication. The way users build and verifies different online networks for communities of people who share interests or individuals who presents themselves through user produced content is what makes up the social networking of today. The purpose of this paper is to discuss perceived user requirements to the next generation social networks. The paper is based on a survey of users working within the ICT field as well as user requirement categorizations developed within the WWRF.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE 19th International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications, 2008. PIMRC 2008
Number of pages5
PublisherIEEE
Publication date2008
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-26447
Publication statusPublished - 2008
EventAnnual IEEE International Symposium onPersonal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communication, PIMRC - Cannes, France
Duration: 15 Sept 200819 Sept 2008
Conference number: 19

Conference

ConferenceAnnual IEEE International Symposium onPersonal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communication, PIMRC
Number19
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityCannes
Period15/09/200819/09/2008

Keywords

  • Terms—Computer supported communication
  • social networks
  • user requirements
  • Web-applications

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