Schaefer, Cora (2008). "Motivations and usage patterns on social network sites" (PDF). Proceedings of the 16th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS), Galway, Ireland, 2008.

"Motivations and Usage Patterns on Social Network Sites" by Schaefer investigates the motivations behind individuals' use of social network sites. The research explores various factors that drive people to join and engage with these platforms, such as connecting with friends, seeking entertainment, and expressing oneself. It also examines the different usage patterns and behaviors exhibited by users on social network sites. Keywords: social network sites, motivations, usage patterns.