Self-disclosures with on-line acquaintances are similar to the “strangers on a train” phenomenon, in which people sometimes share quite intimate information with their anonymous seatmates (Mckenna,2002)
Relationships sustained primarily over the Internet are not as close as those sustained by other means such as face-to-face meet, or phone(Cummings,2002).
Two researchers’perspectives are different. The first one focuses on information intimacy. The last one focuses on people’s perceptions about relationship. Understanding parameters that shape the quality of interpersonal experience is crucial to compare different means of communication. What are some of the parameters?
I think maybe because human beings are so complicated that have a multitude of aspects and needs. As Tyler (2002) said “Change in technology, with its resulting changes in the way people live their lives, has not led to changes in well-being or the quality of people’s social relationships. I agree that “While the modalities of life rapidly evolve, the fundamental issues of life that people are seeking to address remain more constant, with people seeking tools to better live their lives” (Tyler, 2002).
Do you think being a digital native or a digital immigrant will play a different role in online social relationship? If yes, in which way?
Internet is changing the nature of work, government, and social relationships. One good example is to go green with paperless. Would you like to share some internet-generated benefits?
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