Internet-Mediated Communication: Publicly Interpersonal

<p>A thesis on communication between individuals as mediated by the Internet, concluding that certain types of messages are interpersonal as well as public in nature. Away messages and blogs are examined as evidence that Internet- mediated interpersonal communication is a new context. The researcher determines that Internet-mediated communication (IMC) results in several communicative adaptations unique to this medium and that significance lies within the development of extended interpersonal relationship through the creation and expansion of online social networks.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Communication - Communication Studies Track

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Communication Department

Year dc:date.available

2004

Author dc:creator

• Cannella, Katharine A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dr. Ann Rosenthal
• Dr. Gina Sheeks
• Tamara Arrington

• Interpersonal Communication
• Internet
• Mass Communication
• Communication
• Communication Technology and New Media

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/139

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:csuepress.columbusstate.edu:theses_dissertations-1139