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61	Navigating Anonymity in Online Communities: A Multilevel Perspective : Examining user experiences and perceptions of online anonymity in the Fishbrain enthusiast community Rahman, Md. Shadman January 2023 (has links) This study examines the intricate dynamics of online anonymity in the context of Fishbrain, a platform for fishing enthusiasts. By conducting semi-structured interviews with ten Fishbrain users, I scrutinized the experiences and understanding of online anonymity through a deductive thematic analysis approach. This research was further underpinned by a comprehensive platform analysis. Using Eklund et al.'s framework [15], I studied six themes that encompass both macro and micro-regulating structures that govern online anonymity. The research findings highlight the pivotal role of these structures, revealing that users frequently balance the advantages of disclosing personal information against potential risks. This study accentuates the need to consider a spectrum of factors—commercial, legal, and technological structures, alongside the factual, social group, and physical facets of anonymity—when investigating online anonymity. This research expands the existing body of knowledge on online anonymity and provides valuable insights for platforms like Fishbrain to better address their users' concerns and customize their features and policies effectively. Online anonymity Enthusiast community Fishbrain platform Online Communities Social media platforms Macro and micro-level structures Factual anonymity Social group anonymity Physical anonymity Deductive thematic analysis User behavior Privacy concerns User perceptions Information Systems, Social aspects Human Aspects of ICT Mänsklig interaktion med IKT Human Computer Interaction
62	Understanding Informational Privacy Through User Interfaces in Web Applications / Informationsintegritet och hur den uppfattas genom gränssnittet i webbapplikationer Spence, Annalisa, Svensson, Mimmi January 2023 (has links) This paper critically examines users' perceptions of privacy and security in web applications,emphasizing interface design. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative data grounded inCPM and PMT theories, our research addresses Internet users' concerns regarding onlineprivacy and security. Employing triangulation analysis on survey responses and web-basedobservations, our findings reveal a strong association between users' trust in web applicationsand their visual elements. By providing visual examples of current design practices in oursurvey, we discover some important aspects of effective interface designs. Utilizing IUIPCtheory, we identify how web application interfaces influence users' privacy management,impacting their trust and usage decisions. Notably, some users are subtly prompted to grantpermissions or share personal information through deliberate exclusion of options in thedesign of certain web applications. The approach of this study encourages a criticalperspective on privacy and integrity issues in online settings. Privacy Information Interface Design Web Applications Communication Privacy Management Protection Motivation Theory Integrity HCI Privacy Concerns Quantitative Human Aspects of ICT Mänsklig interaktion med IKT Human Computer Interaction Media and Communication Technology Medieteknik Interaction Technologies Interaktionsteknik Information Systems

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Navigating Anonymity in Online Communities: A Multilevel Perspective : Examining user experiences and perceptions of online anonymity in the Fishbrain enthusiast community

Understanding Informational Privacy Through User Interfaces in Web Applications / Informationsintegritet och hur den uppfattas genom gränssnittet i webbapplikationer