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The internet is vital in maintaining long-distance relationships but internet-based computer-mediated communication (CMC) in long-distance friendships remains understudied. This study focuses on CMC in relationship maintenance between geographically separated friends who established their friendships in previous face-to-face (FtF) interactions. A central relational maintenance strategy – self-disclosure was examined in both FtF and CMC contexts.
Data from a heterogeneous sample of 353 individuals via a web survey elucidated associations among media consumption, FtF self-disclosure, CMC disclosure, sex, cultural values, geographic distance, CMC competence, and relationship quality.
Results of the study suggested that CMC is an invaluable yet unique alternative in maintaining long-distance friendships. At least in the areas where internet has higher social penetration, CMC has been integrated into everyday life and plays a crucial role in maintaining relationships with distant friends. These findings contribute to both theoretical and empirical development in related research areas. |
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CMC, relationship maintenance, self-disclosure, long-distance friendships |
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| Wang, Hua. and Andersen, Peter. "Computer-Mediated Communication in Relationship Maintenance: An Examination of Self-Disclosure in Long-Distance Friendships" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, TBA, San Francisco, CA, May 24, 2007 <Not Available>. 2008-12-11 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p170276_index.html> |
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| Wang, H. and Andersen, P. A. , 2007-05-24 "Computer-Mediated Communication in Relationship Maintenance: An Examination of Self-Disclosure in Long-Distance Friendships" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Communication Association, TBA, San Francisco, CA Online <APPLICATION/PDF>. 2008-12-11 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p170276_index.html |
Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: The internet is vital in maintaining long-distance relationships but internet-based computer-mediated communication (CMC) in long-distance friendships remains understudied. This study focuses on CMC in relationship maintenance between geographically separated friends who established their friendships in previous face-to-face (FtF) interactions. A central relational maintenance strategy – self-disclosure was examined in both FtF and CMC contexts.
Data from a heterogeneous sample of 353 individuals via a web survey elucidated associations among media consumption, FtF self-disclosure, CMC disclosure, sex, cultural values, geographic distance, CMC competence, and relationship quality.
Results of the study suggested that CMC is an invaluable yet unique alternative in maintaining long-distance friendships. At least in the areas where internet has higher social penetration, CMC has been integrated into everyday life and plays a crucial role in maintaining relationships with distant friends. These findings contribute to both theoretical and empirical development in related research areas. |
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| Computer-Mediated Communication 1 Running head: CMC IN LONG-DISTANCE FRIENDSHIP MAINTENANCE Computer-Mediated Communication in Relationship Maintenance: An Examination of Self-Disclosure in Long-Distance Friendships Hua Wang University of Southern California Peter A. Andersen ∗ San Diego State University ∗ Author Note: Hua Wang is a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication University of Southern California. Peter Andersen is a professor of communication at San Diego State University. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Hua Wang Annenberg School |
| mean values were computed based on a 5-point scale where 1 means never and 5 means always. Computer-Mediated Communication 38 Table 4 Sex Effects on Self-Disclosure in Long-Distance Friendships FtF Self-Disclosure CMC Disclosure Group N M SD M SD Female – Female 198 30.86 3.75 28.70 4.84 Male – Female 32 28.72 4.55 28.75 3.43 Female – Male 44 28.93 4.21 27.43 4.51 Male – Male 72 28.08 4.13 26.54 4.27 |
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