Mediated interpersonal communication
This collection explores how existing and new personal communication technologies facilitate and change interpersonal interactions. Chapters offer in-depth examinations of mediated interpersonal communication in various contexts and applications. Contributions come from well-known scholars based around the world, reflecting the strong international interest and work in the area.
xii, 398 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780805863031, 9780805863048, 9781410617620, 9780203926864, 0805863036, 0805863044, 1410617629, 0203926862
173218644
Part I. Bridging the disciplines : Introduction: how technology affects human interaction / Elly A. Konijn [and others]
Understanding social media from the media ecological perspective / Susan B. Barnes
Machines as mediators: the challenge of technology for interpersonal communication theory and research / Melanie D. Polkosky
Self as source: agency and customization in interactive media / S. Shyam Sundar
Part II. Technology as relationship enabler : Transformed social interaction in mediated interpersonal communication / Jeremy N. Bailenson [and others]
Emotions in mediated interpersonal communication: toward modeling emotion in virtual humans / Elly A. Konijn and Henriette C. Van Vugt
Is there anybody out there? Analyzing the effects of embodiment and nonverbal behavior in avatar-mediated communication / Gary Bente, Nicole C. Krämer, and Felix Eschenburg
Touch in computer-mediated communication / Margaret McLaughlin [and others]
Parasocial interactions and paracommunication with new media characters / Tilo Hartmann
Antisocial communication on electronic mail and the internet / Karen M. Douglas
Part III. The appeal of communicating through technology : Impression formation effects in online mediated communication / Sriram Kalyanaraman and S. Shyam Sundar
The joys of online dating / Monica Whitty
Social identification with virtual communities / Sonja Utz
Problems and interventions in computer-mediated virtual groups / Joseph B. Walther
What makes the internet a place to seek social support? / Martin Tanis
Mediated interpersonal communication in multiplayer video games: implications for entertainment and relationship management / Christoph Klimmt and Tilo Hartmann
Flaming and blaming: the influence of mass media content on interactions in online discussions / Dirk Oegema [and others]
Leisure boredom, sensation seeking, self-esteem, and addiction: symptoms and patterns of cell phone use / Louis Leung