Privacy, self-disclosure, social support, and social network site use : research report of a three-year panel study

This research report presents data from a study conducted in Germany based on a 3-year panel design. From October 2009 to April 2012, five waves of data collection were established. N = 327 participants from a convenience sample gave answers to questions regarding media use, privacy behaviors, well-being, social support, authenticity, and specific online experiences with a particular emphasis on social network sites (SNSs). It was found that across the 3 years of the study, people increasingly gained online social capital, developed a greater need for privacy, started to disclose more personal information online, and continually spent more time on SNSs. At the same time, people's willingness to disclose information in offline settings as well as their risk assessment of SNSs significantly decreased over time. Furthermore, frequent users of SNSs had more online social capital than less frequent users, disclosed more personal information online, knew more ways to restrict the access to their profiles, and were more authentic in their online profiles. People who had a higher need for privacy were less satisfied with their lives, less authentic in both their personal relationships and their online profiles, and generally showed more negative effects on different psychological variables. Respondents who had more online social capital also reported having more general positive affect and more offline social support. In the research report, further results are reported: Each variable is presented both individually and in context with other measures. The study is the first longitudinal study on online privacy and as such the first to be able to report mutual causalities between online experiences and privacy behaviors

Why girls play: results of a qualitative interview study with female video game players

"Qualitative interviews with 7 female players were conducted to gather information on the motives and attitudes of female users of video and computer games. Participants were asked about the importance of different gratifications of game play, critical incidents that initiated their interest in games and their perceived competence in the use of computer technology. Special attention was paid to potential shortcomings of contemporary video and computer games in addressing female players specific needs and the question whether female users can identify with in-game characters of today's computer games. The results indicate that the motive to win is of minor importance for female players. Additionally, many interviewees reported a lack of support for their hobby, especially from same-sex friends. Identification with the avatar is an important component of the gaming experience for the female players in this study. At the same time, contemporary computer games that are often situated in primarily masculine contexts (e.g. war, competition) make it difficult for female users to identify with in-game characters." (author's abstract

"Das Zusammenspiel funktioniert"

Monika Baumann ist seit 2019 Co-Geschäftsleiterin der Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz (GZPK). Die Pioniere der Biozüchtung arbeiten seit Beginn eng mit dem FiBL zusammen

«La collaboration fonctionne bien»

Monika Baumann est depuis 2019 codirectrice de la Sélection Céréalière de Peter Kunz (GZPK). Ces pionniers de la sélection bio collaborent avec le FiBL dès le début

Führungskompetenz in Nachhaltigkeitsfragen

Der 1987 unter dem programmatischen Titel »Our Common Future« veröffentlichte Brundtland-Bericht, die 1992 bei der Weltumweltkonferenz in Rio de Janeiro unterzeichnete »Agenda 21« und die im Jahr 2000 von der UN-Generalversammlung verabschiedete Millenniumserklärung gelten als historische Meilensteine, durch die zukunftsfähige Entwicklung und Nachhaltigkeit als universelle Handlungsmaximen in Politik und Gesellschaft fest verankert wurden. Auch für viele Unternehmen ist ein dem Nachhaltigkeitsprinzip verpflichteter Umgang mit natürlichen Ressourcen mittlerweile zu einem zentralen strategischen Wettbewerbsfaktor geworden

«La collaborazione funziona»

Dal 2019 Monika Baumann è codirettrice della Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz (GZPK). Sin dall’inizio i pionieri della selezione biologica collaborano strettamente con il FiBL

Germany's Contribution to the Forest and Climate Protection Programme REDD+: synthesis study

Deforestation and forest degradation are major contributors to climate change. The international REDD+ framework aims to mitigate climate change by rewarding developing countries for conserving and sustainably managing their forests and for enhancing forest carbon stocks. This report synthesizes the existing evidence about the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact of REDD+ measures supported by the German Federal Government. Primary and secondary REDD+ documents and literature were analysed and triangulated with qualitative interviews. The synthesis study provides evidence-based insights into the results and impact of REDD+ measures that have been designed, financed, and implemented by or on behalf of German actors. It is the first inter-ministerial study by the German Institute for Development Evaluation (DEval) that encompasses measures commissioned by three different Federal Ministries. The report highlights heterogeneous results on the numerous REDD+ objectives. REDD+ leads to notable changes in partner countries and renews attention to forests, Indigenous Peoples, and rural communities. German efforts are unique and have shaped and advanced the REDD+ concept internationally. The initial expectation of reducing emissions in the forest sector has not (yet) been fulfilled, also because most countries needed considerable readiness support. The report confirms the difficulties in countering deforestation and forest degradation, and in setting effective incentives vis-à-vis the powerful drivers behind forest destruction. The report derives several implications for improving and further developing REDD+ strategies and portfolios, coordination, transparent communication, and learning by German implementing organizations and Federal Ministries

"Aus der Praxis kommt viel zurück"

Linnéa Hauenstein betreibt am FiBL Weinbauforschung von Piwi bis Vitiforst und ist zudem als Beraterin tätig. Die Kraft dafür schöpft sie auch aus ihrem eigenen Rebberg

"La pratique nous redonne beaucoup"

Linnéa Hauenstein fait au FiBL de la recherche viticole et y est aussi active comme vulgarisatrice. Elle trouve les forces nécessaires pour ce travail dans sa propre vigne

"La pratica ripaga molto"

Linnéa Hauenstein si occupa della ricerca in viticoltura, dai Piwi a vitiforst presso il FiBL ed è inoltre consulente. Ricarica le batterie lavorando nel proprio vigneto