http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/social-connection Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:15:35 -0400 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:15:35 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/830/the-invisible-become-visible-an-analysis-of-how-people-experiencing-homelessness-use-social-media By Mary Yost - This research examined how people experiencing homelessness use the social media platforms of blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Through 15 interviews at a day shelter in a central North Carolina city, the author discovered that people experiencing homelessness use Facebook for three main reasons: to remain connected with family and friends; to find support; and to share ideas in a safe space. This research conclude that homeless service providers should offer classes that teach their clients how to use social media websites. Also, people experiencing homelessness may be more likely to use... Fri, 13 Dec 2013 05:31 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/830/the-invisible-become-visible-an-analysis-of-how-people-experiencing-homelessness-use-social-media http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/688/self-esteem-and-trust-correlation-between-self-esteem-and-willingness-to-trust-in-undergraduate-students By Ashlee N. Weining & Elizabeth L. Smith - Previous studies have shown a correlation between low self-esteem, loneliness, and social connectedness (McWhirter, 1997). These are factors that play a role in trust. Is there a specific correlation between trust and self-esteem? Connections have been made between the two, but there has been no specific research showing how this relationship is significant, though some studies indicate that it is (McWhirter, 1997). The purpose of this study was to find the correlation between self-esteem and willingness to trust in a small undergraduate college setting. The hypothesis was that there would be... Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/688/self-esteem-and-trust-correlation-between-self-esteem-and-willingness-to-trust-in-undergraduate-students