RIS ID
59616
Abstract
Location based social networking (LBSN) applications are part of a new suite of social networking tools. LBSN is the convergence between location based services (LBS) and online social networking (OSN). LBSN applications offer users the ability to look up the location of another “friend” remotely using a smart phone, desktop or other device, anytime and anywhere. Users invite their friends to participate in LBSN and there is a process of consent that follows. This paper explores the potential impact of LBSN upon trust in society. It looks at the willingness of individuals to share their location data with family, friends, co-workers, the government, commercial entities and even strangers.
Grant Number
ARC/DP0881191
Publication Details
Fusco, S. J., Abbas, R., Michael, K. & Aloudat, A. (2012). Location-based social networking: impact on trust in relationships. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, 31 (2), 39-50.