摘要： In this study we explored the indicators that attract users to engage in online question and answer (Q&A) discussion forums. Our strategy of recruiting users as a source of information to generate user-centered indicators was a new approach. We conducted in-depth interviews with 41 users to gain a perspective on 2 popular online Q&A discussion forums. To establish a theoretical framework, we employed the personal, environmental, and behavioral components proposed by Bandura (1986). Our findings revealed that 15 indicators are associated with the popularity of online Q&A discussion forums. The indicators identified in this study could be used in future research to guide users in the selection of appropriate online Q&A forums. 其他題名： Soc Behav Personal 出版者： Palmerston North: Scientific Journal Publishers 出版日期： 2012-03-01 出處： Social behavior and personality, 2012-03, Vol.40 (2), p.283-292 資源來源： EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier 版權： COPYRIGHT 2012 Scientific Journal Publishers, Ltd. 版權： Copyright Society for Personality Research, Incorporated 2012 識別號： ISSN: 0301-2212 識別號： ISSN: 1179-6391 識別號： EISSN: 1179-6391 識別號： DOI: 10.2224/sbp.2012.40.2.283 識別號： CODEN: SBHPAF
