Impression Development in Computer-Mediated Interaction.

Walther, Joseph B.

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ERIC Number: EJ475575

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Publication Date: 1993

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Impression Development in Computer-Mediated Interaction.

Walther, Joseph B.

Western Journal of Communication, v57 n4 p381-98 Fall 1993

Reports on an experiment concerning the effects of time and communication channel (asynchronous computer conferencing versus face-to-face meetings) on the development of interpersonal impressions. Finds that computer-mediated groups gradually increase in impression development to a level approaching that of face-to-face groups. (NH)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Communication Research, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Speech Communication

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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