Construction of Knowledge Sharing Concept Model in Online Research Community Based on Self-Discrepancy Theory

  • Zhuang Ziyun ,
  • Chen Jingliang ,
  • Luo Yaocheng
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  • 1. School of Business, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093;
    2. Research and Planning Division, Shanghai Publishing and Printing College, Shanghai 200093

Received date: 2014-10-24

  Revised date: 2014-11-30

  Online published: 2014-12-20

Abstract

Drawing on the self-concept,this paper explores the influence of self-discrepancy between one's virtual and real self on psychological states and knowledge sharing behavior in online research community based on Self-Discrepancy Theory,and develops a "self-discrepancy-perceived privacy rights-knowledge sharing" concept model.Using structural equation model,an empirical analysis on 275 members in online research communities is carried out to test and verify this model.The refined concept model shows that personal and social self-discrepancy, autonomy,emotion recovery and emotional catharsis have significant influences on quality and quantity of knowledge sharing.Finally,this paper gives some suggestions to stimulate people's knowledge sharing in online research community.

Cite this article

Zhuang Ziyun , Chen Jingliang , Luo Yaocheng . Construction of Knowledge Sharing Concept Model in Online Research Community Based on Self-Discrepancy Theory[J]. Library and Information Service, 2014 , 58(24) : 91 -98 . DOI: 10.13266/j.issn.0252-3116.2014.24.015

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