August 6, 2010 3:15 PM

I've completed gathering data for my Foursquare study, so now I'm trying to find some interesting conclusions. From this research, I have put together a list of various activities that users are doing on Foursquare.

(The list is in alphabetical order as I did not want to imply any sort of hierarchy or frequency.)

1. Achieve sense of vindication or justice
2. Advise or warn others
3. Communicate or coordinate with friends
4. Compare socially (to friends and/or to community)
5. Compete against friends and/or strangers
6. Connect with new people
7. Entertain or distract self
8. Express thoughts or experiences
9. Find deals
10. Find location by type (e.g. a suitable restaurant)
11. Find specific location
12. Find specific location details
13. Inform decision-making / Receive recommendations
14. Learn about people or places
15. Maintain relationships
16. Mine data for business
17. Project status / Perform identity
18. Promote business or self
19. Receive recognition
20. Record personal history
21. Satisfy curiosity
22. Speak out or advocate (e.g. for an issue)
23. Understand the application (for novelty or business)

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Posted by Sue Ansell at August 6, 2010 3:15 PM

Categories: Mobility Social media Social networking

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