Lying in online social networks: a bug or a feature

IF 1.6 Q2 ETHICS
Mahed Maddah, Pouyan Esmaeilzadeh
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Purpose Online social networks can bridge the gap between distant individuals by simulating online experiences that closely resemble physical interactions. While people have positive experiences, such as joy, in a physical relationship and would like to enjoy those experiences online, they also have negative experiences, such as being subject to a lie. An online social network may allow users to lie to simulate a real-world social group better. However, lying must be prevented on social networks as unethical behavior. Thus, this study aims to investigate an ethical dilemma raised due to the two abovementioned perspectives. Design/methodology/approach This paper examines different aspects of lying in social networks, using a comprehensive descriptive literature review approach and a classification scheme. Findings Contrary to their initial intent, social networks are disrupting the traditional notion of human interaction, either by disregarding the presence of dishonesty or by attempting to regulate relationships. In this research, the authors examine the challenges of these two perspectives by identifying enablers, consequences and control measures of lying on social networks at the individual, social and technological levels. The authors also develop a framework to facilitate investigating this dilemma. Originality/value This paper examines a controversial topic. Although lying is unethical, allowing users to lie may be considered an appealing feature of social network platforms. This paper offers a framework to propose several research directions for future studies. This study’s examination focuses on the challenges associated with deception on social networks, prompting the formulation of three crucial questions regarding the potential impact of technology on such behavior.
在线社交网络中的谎言:一个缺陷还是一个特点
目的在线社交网络可以通过模拟与身体互动非常相似的在线体验来弥合遥远个体之间的差距。虽然人们在身体关系中有积极的体验,比如快乐,并希望在网上享受这些体验,但他们也有消极的体验,例如撒谎。在线社交网络可以允许用户撒谎,以更好地模拟现实世界中的社交群体。然而,必须防止在社交网络上撒谎是不道德的行为。因此,本研究旨在调查由于上述两个视角而引发的伦理困境。设计/方法论/方法本文采用全面的描述性文献综述方法和分类方案,研究了社交网络中撒谎的不同方面。发现与最初的意图相反,社交网络正在颠覆传统的人际互动观念,要么无视不诚实的存在,要么试图调节关系。在这项研究中,作者通过在个人、社会和技术层面上识别在社交网络上撒谎的促成因素、后果和控制措施,来检验这两种观点的挑战。作者还开发了一个框架来促进对这一困境的调查。原创性/价值这篇论文探讨了一个有争议的话题。尽管撒谎是不道德的,但允许用户撒谎可能被认为是社交网络平台的一个吸引人的功能。本文提供了一个框架,为未来的研究提出了几个研究方向。这项研究的重点是社交网络上与欺骗相关的挑战,促使人们提出了关于技术对这种行为的潜在影响的三个关键问题。
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