@article{nathan2011active,
  title = {Active Participation in Online Communities among Varsity Students},
  author = {Robert J. Nathan and Wan Syahirah and Khong Sin Tan and Seethaletchumy Thambiah and Kim Piew Lai},
  year = 2011,
  url = {https://ibimapublishing.com/articles/JISNVC/2011/734499/},
  journal = {Journal of Internet Social Networking and Virtual Communities},
  volume = (2011),
  pages = 9,
  doi = 10.5171/2011.734499,
  abstract = {This study analyzes the crucial factors affecting university students’ participation in online communities. The study examines the effect of the desire to: (i) connect with each other, (ii) earn money, and (iii) share files, as possible leads in university student’s participation in online community. Statistical analyses were carried out on responses to questionnaires to determine the significant contributor. Data were collected through online and offline means. Five hundred samples were selected upon filtration for data analysis. Results reveal connecting with each other as the most important factor. To facilitate the adoption of university students to online Communities, several factors that community managers can focus on: (a) notifier midget embedded in internet messaging system, (b) points given for participating in online forums, (c) flexibility in the online design and (d) ease of online registration.},
  keywords = {Online Community, Community Managers, Online Participation, Varsity Students},
  note = Article ID: 734499
}