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Summary
The number of people using social networking sites has nearly doubled since 2008, with 74% of online adults now using social media. This growing trend allows organizations to reach individuals, deliver information, and respond to unique needs in a way that was previously impossible. Military Service members and their families continue to use social media in similar ways to their civilian peers, allowing for the Department of Defense to leverage the benefits of online communities of practice, peer-to-peer activities, and social media/learning. This is specifically true for military spouses, who may benefit from the social media communication discussed in this report.
Citation
Sherman, M. D., Kuhl, M. W., Westerhof, L., Majerle, A., Cheatom, O., Smith, B., Hawkey, K. R.,...Borden, L. M. (2015). Social media communication with military spouses. Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
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