Notice of Retraction: The effect of self-awareness on self-disclosure and intimacy of college student in computer-mediated communication

This paper deals with the phenomenon of so-called (note) card stories on YouTube. Card stories can be described as self-disclosing videos or confessions, using a new frame for telling one’s own story audio-visually to the public by combining ‘old’ (hand-written messages) and ‘new’ media (video, computer mediated communication). In 2012/13, a qualitative and exploratory study with a sample of 25 card story videos on YouTube was conducted. The content and visual analysis revealed (1) that these videos are bound to a very specific frame of presentation, (2) that they deal with specific topics, and (3) that the presenter does not remain (visually) anonymous. These findings question previous research results that stressed a strong correlation between online self-disclosure and (visual) anonymity; further, the findings show that this special frame of textual confessions via video supports deep self-disclosures.

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Attitude change in face-to-face and computer-mediated communication: private self-awareness as mediator and moderator

European Journal of Social Psychology ◽

10.1002/ejsp.254 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 361-374 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Kai Sassenberg ◽

Margarete Boos ◽

Sven Rabung

Keyword(s):

Attitude Change ◽

Computer Mediated Communication ◽

Self Awareness ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Face To Face ◽

Computer Mediated

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Computer-mediated communication and self-awareness – A selective review

Computers in Human Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.chb.2017.08.015 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 76 ◽

pp. 554-560 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Matias Ignatius S.W. Nielsen

Keyword(s):

Computer Mediated Communication ◽

Self Awareness ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Selective Review ◽

Computer Mediated

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Disclosure Decisions in Existing Relationships Online

Virtual Communities ◽

10.4018/978-1-60960-100-3.ch704 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 2179-2206

Author(s):

Kathryn Greene ◽

Kate Magsamen-Conrad

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Computer Mediated Communication ◽

Relationship Maintenance ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Self Disclosure ◽

Relationship Initiation ◽

Theoretical Perspectives ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Disclosure Decisions ◽

Instant Messenger

Use of mediated channels of communication, such as email and instant messenger, is rapidly increasing, especially with adolescents and college-aged populations. This increase may alter interpersonal relationship maintenance strategies and communication patterns. The role of mediated channels of communication in some types of relationship initiation is well documented however, research investigating use within existing relationships is more limited. Self-disclosure is an important part of relationship maintenance, both in the initial stages of development as well as in existing relationships. This chapter explores motivations for disclosure through computer mediated communication (CMC) in pre-existing relationships and describes theoretical perspectives to advance examination of this area. Examples presented indicate four primary motivations for disclose through computer mediated communication: self, other, relationship, and situational/environmental. Further, we propose several codes within each primary reason, many of which diverged from traditional motivations for FtF disclosure. Implications and future directions for interpersonal CMC research are discussed.

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Multitasking CMC to Study Connected Organizations

Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-863-5.ch024 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 309-324 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. Patrick Biddix

Keyword(s):

College Student ◽

Structural Analysis ◽

Web Sites ◽

Computer Mediated Communication ◽

Digital Data ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Rapid Diffusion ◽

Mixed Approach ◽

The Individual

The rapid diffusion of computer mediated communication (CMC) is redefining how individuals relate in contemporary ‘networked’ organizations. This chapter discusses the utility of pairing two forms of digital data collection, network analysis and electronic interviewing, to explore the structure and meaning of communication at the individual and organization level. Research methods are reviewed independently, and then presented together for consideration as a mixed approach. To demonstrate utility and challenge, a structural analysis of hyperlinks among college student group Web sites is paired with electronically conducted interviews. Howard’s (2002) network ethnography is discussed as a conceptual framework. Unique challenges and suggested ways of overcoming them are also presented.

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Disclosure Decisions in Existing Relationships Online

Interpersonal Relations and Social Patterns in Communication Technologies ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-827-2.ch004 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 48-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kathryn Greene ◽

Kate Magsamen-Conrad

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Computer Mediated Communication ◽

Relationship Maintenance ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Self Disclosure ◽

Relationship Initiation ◽

Theoretical Perspectives ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

Disclosure Decisions ◽

Instant Messenger

Use of mediated channels of communication, such as email and instant messenger, is rapidly increasing, especially with adolescents and college-aged populations. This increase may alter interpersonal relationship maintenance strategies and communication patterns. The role of mediated channels of communication in some types of relationship initiation is well documented however, research investigating use within existing relationships is more limited. Self-disclosure is an important part of relationship maintenance, both in the initial stages of development as well as in existing relationships. This chapter explores motivations for disclosure through computer mediated communication (CMC) in pre-existing relationships and describes theoretical perspectives to advance examination of this area. Examples presented indicate four primary motivations for disclose through computer mediated communication: self, other, relationship, and situational/environmental. Further, we propose several codes within each primary reason, many of which diverged from traditional motivations for FtF disclosure. Implications and future directions for interpersonal CMC research are discussed.

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Online Self-Disclosure Behaviors

Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch072 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 873-884

Author(s):

Holly H. Schiffrin ◽

Melissa Falkenstern

Keyword(s):

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Personal Information ◽

Computer Mediated Communication ◽

Well Being ◽

Large Impact ◽

Mediated Communication ◽

Self Disclosure ◽

Computer Mediated ◽

The Impact

Self-disclosure, the sharing of personal information between communication partners, has long been a topic of interest due to the large impact it plays in the development of interpersonal relationships (Altman & Taylor, 1973). As the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) has increased, so has the interest in the impact it may have on self-disclosure and relationship development. Several theories have been posited to explain the impact that the medium of communication has on self-disclosure. Although some theories have predicted a negative impact of CMC on self-disclosure (Daft & Lengel, 1986; Kock, 2005), several researchers have found that CMC increases self-disclosure (McKenna & Bargh, 2000; Valkenberg & Peter, 2009a; Walther, 1996). This article discusses the main theories that explain the nature of online self-disclosure, the possible mechanisms by which CMC serves to increase self-disclosure, and impact that online self-disclosure has on interpersonal relationships and well-being.

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