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This study examined the relationship of Internet-Mediated Social Network, the formation of adult Christian community, and its affect on adult Christian growth. The researcher compared and analyzed three types of adult Christian learning communities: traditional, hybrid, and virtual. Each week over the course of six weeks, the three types of learning communities met weekly. Participants were pretested and posttested, utilizing instruments that evaluated spiritual maturity. Analysis of interactions on Internet-Mediated Social Networking was conducted. Findings were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Results indicated the usage of Internet-Mediated Social Network offers potential for adult Christian education and should be further explored.
| Advisor: | Cox, Ruth |
| Commitee: | Carden, Penney |
| School: | Trevecca Nazarene University |
| Department: | Education |
| School Location: | United States -- Tennessee |
| Source: | DAI-A 74/10(E), Dissertation Abstracts International |
| Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
| Subjects: | Theology, Adult education, Web Studies, Social structure |
| Keywords: | Adult education, Christianity, Community, Internet, Leadership, Social media, Technology |
| Publication Number: | 3565665 |
| ISBN: | 978-1-303-15834-6 |
