Dear Colleagues, 

I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Santhosh Kumar Putta, and I am a PhD candidate at Osmania University, India,  currently working on a thesis titled "Social Networking Sites and Culture of Following." My research aims to develop a new theoretical framework in this domain, and I would be extremely grateful for your assistance in gathering data for this important endeavor.

As esteemed members of the Communication Association, your network and influence play a crucial role in the academic community. I am reaching out to request your support in circulating a survey among your colleagues, students, and other academic contacts. Your participation and assistance in sharing this survey would be invaluable in contributing to the success of this research project.

The survey is designed to gather insights into the dynamics of social networking sites and the evolving culture of following, exploring various dimensions including user behavior, motivations, and the impact on social interactions. Your participation and the participation of your contacts will greatly enhance the diversity and depth of the data collected.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/LshHosWD9CBXqJaa6

Your collaboration in this endeavor is immensely appreciated, and I am confident that your involvement will greatly enrich the findings of this study. I look forward to the possibility of sharing the outcomes with you and the broader academic community.

Thank you for considering my request, and please feel free to reach out if you have any queries or require additional information.

Warm regards,

Santhosh kumar Putta

UGC - Senior Research Fellow

Member IAMCR, ECREA, iafor

Dept of communication and Journalism

UCASS

Osmania University, Hyderabad

INDIA