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Ng, Deborah. and Skoric, Marko. "Bowling Online, Not Alone: The Role of Online Social Capital in Promoting Political Participation" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, TBA, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 21, 2008 <Not Available>. 2009-05-23 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p232720_index.html>

Ng, D. Y. and Skoric, M. M. , 2008-05-21 "Bowling Online, Not Alone: The Role of Online Social Capital in Promoting Political Participation" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, TBA, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Online <APPLICATION/PDF>. 2009-05-23 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p232720_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: This paper sought to analyze the potential of online social capital on revitalize political participation in Singapore. A representative nationwide CATI survey and a series of focus groups were conducted to examine the relationship between online social capital and political participation. Survey findings suggest a positive association between the two variables, with online bridging capital likely to predict online political participation, and online bonding capital likely to predict traditional political participation. Furthermore, focus groups indicate that bridging-wise, the Internet promotes information flow; connection with a broader range of people; sense of being a part of a group; and reciprocity within a community. Bonding-wise, ‘politically active’ groups recognized the ability to facilitate and organize online, but indicated a preference to participate effectively in the traditional sphere. In general, however, focus groups suggest a certain level of distrust in online relationships. Still, the confidence expressed in traditional bonding relationships that are overlapping with those online, indicates the potential of online bonding capital to grow.

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