THESIS
2013
vi leaves, 49 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Abstract
In this research, I analyze how characteristics of a message make users reveal more when
they interact in technology-mediated environments such as social websites. In three studies, I
examine how enriching the message either by inclusion of a photograph or by increasing the
vividness of verbal cues can influence self-disclosure among participants who experience
varying degrees of transportation or immersion in the message. In study 1, I examine the
impact of the addition of a photograph to the message, and propose that transportation leads to
further self-disclosure. In study 2, I show that a more vivid verbal message leads to more self-disclosure.
Finally, in study 3, I prove when participants are not immersed in communication,
a photograph weakens the effect of verbal messages...[
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In this research, I analyze how characteristics of a message make users reveal more when
they interact in technology-mediated environments such as social websites. In three studies, I
examine how enriching the message either by inclusion of a photograph or by increasing the
vividness of verbal cues can influence self-disclosure among participants who experience
varying degrees of transportation or immersion in the message. In study 1, I examine the
impact of the addition of a photograph to the message, and propose that transportation leads to
further self-disclosure. In study 2, I show that a more vivid verbal message leads to more self-disclosure.
Finally, in study 3, I prove when participants are not immersed in communication,
a photograph weakens the effect of verbal messages. However, when participants are
absorbed into the communication, the photograph leads to more self-disclosure.
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