Table 3.
Responses of respondents (n = 85) with experience of virtual networking events to sub-items of ‘Which do you think is better, online or face-to-face networking event?’
| Sub-item | n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Online better | Face-to-face better | Same | |
| Easy to participate | 66 (77.6) | 8 (9.4) | 11 (12.9) |
| Less financial burden | 73 (85.9) | 2 (2.4) | 10 (11.8) |
| Easy to share information | 34 (40.0) | 14 (16.5) | 37 (43.5) |
| Easy to save information | 38 (44.7) | 16 (18.8) | 31 (36.5) |
| Easy to build friendships | 1 (1.2) | 77 (90.6) | 7 (8.2) |
| Privacy protection concerns | 5 (5.9) | 46 (54.1) | 34 (40.0) |
| Need for technical preparation | 40 (47.1) | 18 (21.2) | 27 (31.8) |
| Having fun | 1 (1.2) | 66 (77.6) | 18 (21.2) |