According to Botha, who is now using Facebook as an alternative to e-mail?

The correct answer is Generation Y

Key Points

• As per P.S. Jeesmitha's definition in 2019, social media refers to a group of applications and websites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more, designed to connect individuals for sharing information and raising awareness about events through social networking.
• As per Shivarama Rao, K. Subangi, M. C., and Malhan (2019), social software in the Web 2.0 era not only improves library practicality but also adds value to the librarian's role, enhancing the profession itself.
• In 2011, E. Botha, M. Farshid, and L. Pitt observed that members of Generation 'Y' were increasingly turning to Facebook as a substitute for traditional email communication.​

Additional Information

• Academic social networking sites (ASNS) are digital platforms where users share academic content, track article demand, and engage in professional interactions and discussions.
• Academia.edu:
  • ​Founded by Richard Price in 2008 in San Francisco as part of the Open Science movement, aims to promote and facilitate the publication of studies. 
  • Research Gate:
    • ​Founded in 2008 in Berlin by Ijad Madisch, Horst Fickenscher, and Sören Hofmayer, ResearchGate aims to connect researchers globally, fostering continuous communication without geographical limitations.
  • Method Space:
    • ​Sponsored by SAGE Publishing, is an online network designed for researchers of all levels, including students and professors, interested in research methods. It serves as a platform for networking, sharing research, and resources, and engaging in academic debates.