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Twitter is commonly used to share knowledge and take part in other knowledge practices. Researchers, business people, casual users and more participate in discourse and discussion, taking to the platform to share their ideas, voice their opinions and engage with others. 

Knowledge sharing on twitter

A microblogging and social networking platform where users share and interact with tweets.

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Higher extraversion scores on the Big Five test were associated with increased Facebook use. Extraverts are more likely to communicate with others on Facebook as a way to supplement offline relationships. 

Extraversion and Facebook Use

Neurotic individuals are more likely to use Facebook in a passive way. to learn about others (information-seeking). Neuroticism is the only trait measured in the Big Five Personality Test that is associated with information seeking. Neurotic individuals are also likely to have social difficulties, so they use Facebook to meet belongingness needs not met in real life. Neuroticism is associated with increased communication on Facebook.

Neuroticism and Facebook Use

Highly agreeable individuals are more likely to use Facebook to seek acceptance and maintain connections. Agreeable individuals are also likely to use Facebook as a way to supplement offline relationships and are more likely to engage in communication on Facebook.

Agreeableness and Facebook Use

Openness scores on the Big Five Personality Test were not related to information-seeking, communication, or disclosure about oneself on Facebook.

Openness and Facebook Use

Conscientious individuals are more cautious about their Facebook use, leading them to be less likely to post photos. Conscientiousness is a better predictor of motivations for using Facebook rather than behaviors on Facebook. Conscientiousness is also negatively associated with attention and acceptance seeking on Facebook.

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