Document Type
Article
Department
Information Systems and Technology (CGU)
Publication Date
2-2009
Disciplines
Computer Sciences | Databases and Information Systems | Management Information Systems
Abstract
Using the information systems lifecycle as a unifying framework, we review online communities research and propose a sequence for incorporating success conditions during initiation and development to increase their chances of becoming a successful community, one in which members participate actively and develop lasting relationships. Online communities evolve following distinctive lifecycle stages and recommendations for success are more or less relevant depending on the developmental stage of the online community. In addition, the goal of the online community under study determines the components to include in the development of a successful online community. Online community builders and researchers will benefit from this review of the conditions that help online communities succeed.
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© 2009 ACM, Inc.
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DOI
10.1145/1459352.1459356
Recommended Citation
A. Iriberri and G. Leroy, "A Life Cycle Perspective on Online Community Success", ACM Computing Surveys, ACM Computing Surveys, 41 (2), Article 11, 2009. doi: 10.1145/1459352.1459356
