Relationships - Virtual Relationships Flashcards
1
Q
Sproull and Kiesler Created what theory to do with virtual relationships?
A
Reduced cues theory
2
Q
What does the reduced cues theory suggest?
A
SD is lower because :
-FTF cues are unavailable
-people lose their identity
-leads to more aggressive blunt communication
3
Q
Who created the hyper personal model?
A
Walther
4
Q
What does FTF and CMC stand for?
A
Face to face
Computer mediated communication
5
Q
What does the Hyper personal model suggest?
A
- CMC are more personal so more SD
- CMC can end quickly as SD happens too early
- not same level of trust
- sender may get positive feedback and therefore behaviour is reinforced
6
Q
According to the Hp model is SD online hyper honest or hyper dishonest?
A
Both
7
Q
What did Barth et al suggest to why SD was increased online?
A
Because of anonymity as people don’t know your identity.
8
Q
What is absence of gating ?
A
As you focus on SD instead of superficial and distracting factors.
