...head: INFLUENCE OF ONLINE COMMUNICATION ON RELATIONSHIPS ! 1 Your Life on a Screen: The Influence of Online Communication on Modern Relationships Denise Arellano, Danielle Grommersch, Jonathan Infranco, Lindsey Lippert Point Loma Nazarene University Author Note Research conducted by Denise Arellano, Danielle Grommersch, Jonathan Infranco, Lindsey Lippert. Department of Communications, Point Loma Nazarene University. This paper was produced as a group research project for the Communications Research and Theories (COM465) course for the Fall semester of 2013. Correspondence for this paper should be addressed to Danielle Grommersch at dgrommersch116@pointloma.edu. ! INFLUENCE OF ONLINE COMMUNICATION ON RELATIONSHIPS Abstract Computer-mediated communication has increased in recent years, making it more socially acceptable as a means of interaction. This study explored the different ways that computer-mediated communication (CMC) develops and maintains relationships. Strong 2! correlations were found between the effect on one’s degree of communication satisfaction and self-disclosure on their choice of mode of communication. Findings also indicated a correlation between one’s motivation, intention, and communicator style and the perceived level effectiveness of the transaction. The level of satisfaction of a CMC interaction can be determined by one’s communicator style, level of experience with the technology, and intention of the communication. In addition, it was...
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...vastly improved which positively influenced many people. Surely from an easier communication business can flourish and deals that seem impossible can now become possible. Somehow with the ease of today’s communication, a society that depends only on computer as its main means of communication exist. This trend could give the negative impact onto the society. There are some dangers that could appear from the dependent of computer based communications among society. According to John A. Bargh and Katelyn Y.A. McKenna (2004) internet communication is an impoverished and sterile form of social exchange compared to traditional face-to-face interactions, and will therefore produce negative outcomes (loneliness and depression) for its user as well as weaken neighbourhood and community ties. Having used to communicate using computer based media, people might or tend to lose the sense to anticipate others feeling well. Since they are only communicating through computer, it is not entirely possible that the feelings can be transcended through to the other person. As if we were talking to someone who is directly in front of us, we would try to anticipate the emotions being projected by their face or body language and from that we can presume the situation we were in, whether the situation is sad or happy, we can react to it. Perhaps it is due to the lack of self-esteem of certain people which using computer based media to communicate as a shield for their shyness to confront other peoples...
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...Computer Communication Acts Carla Brooks BIS/ 220 October 8, 2012 Professor W. Paul Borowski Have you ever been sitting at home at dinnertime and the phone rings? Everyone jumps to get the phone; on the other end of the line is a person trying to sell you windows, doors, or something else. It is one of the most annoying phones calls of the day because, that is the time of day that everyone is sitting down and relaxing and being a family. There are two acts in place to help with the calls from telemarketers. Unfortunately, there are rules to every act and they may not stop all telemarketing calls but will help with them. One act is the “Do not Call Implementation Act of 2003” and the other is the “Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 also known as the United States Congress passed TCPA in 1991. President George H. W. Bush signed act and passed as a law but it was a revision of the Communications Act of 1934. The TCPA act helps with the restricting telephone calls from solicitors and the use of automated telephone equipment. As time progress and new advancements made in the communication world amendments’ will continue to made to these types of acts. In 1991, Congress passed the TCPA due to the advancement in communication technologies such as the automatic dialing systems, artificial or prerecorded voice messages, SMS text messages, and fax machines. (Wikipedia, 2012) The advances in communication that brought...
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...description of the online setting and situation where these examples took place. Consider why you and other users came together to communicate online and the interests you and others shared. Explain why you selected particular social media rather than other types of communication channels. (4/20 marks) Paragraph 2 (Relate) Relate your answers to a concept, issue, or problem outlined in the course readings from Lessons 1 to 5. Take care to use these terms correctly and in the right context. Consult and refer to examples from the course readings; this is a key course requirement. Use APA style to cite the author(s) and date when you refer to these readings. Include the page number(s) if you quote directly. (4/20 marks) Paragraph 3 (Assess) Assess how well you and others managed the online exchanges your examples described, and how this influenced the communication outcome. Explain what you or others users experienced as a result by paying attention to your reactions and other users’ attitudes, thoughts, and feelings. (6/20 marks) Paragraph 4 (Advise) Based on the example or examples you provided above and the concepts, skills, or problems you related to in your answer, explain what you learned about social media communication that others could benefit from. (6/20 marks) Section 1:Describe the privacy management practices you follow to keep information about yourself private from others on a given social media site. As well, explain how you selectively give other users access to such...
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...Computer Mediated Communication Final Reflection Paper on Group Collaboration Project COMM.444 The online environment, and in particular, computer mediated communication is an effective medium to provide the social aspect of learning emphasized with collaborative learning. Collaborative and cooperative interactions can occur within virtual teams and groups based on how information is exchanged and requiring group members to formulate opinions and facilitate goals to accomplish. The utilization of a variety of CMC tools also helped our group establish a more collaborative and cooperative approach towards developing content and creativity, distributing tasks, creating a more cohesive online work environment. Through formulating certain ideas through our topic of CMC and its influence in online dating, we were able to give and receive feedback and evaluation from peers, gain greater knowledge into CMC principles, develop virtual interpersonal skills and critical thinking skills which are very important (Harasim et.al. 1995). Active participation strengthens learning. A learner is regarded as present online only when he or she makes a comment. "Lurkers", that is those who read but do not comment, are not regarded as part of the learning environment. Our collaboration research group consisted of four members. We initialized our approach into the project by utilizing our email to contact each other about particular research topics of interest in relation to the influence of...
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...Computers: Communication and Education Catalyst or Inhibitor? The introduction of computers to the educational system of present day launched a new era of both education and communication for high school students. What was once thought of as the future has been made today’s normality. However, with this new influx of technology and freedom of the net comes a change in the way that our brains process information in both education and communication. Computers are utilized as a tool for teaching high school students and the students in turn use this tool for communication on a world-wide base. At the core of this technological, educational, and communicational juggernaut is the realization that isolated facts and data that computers provide do not create meaning by themselves; as a result the education and communication skills of today’s high school students are suffering. High school students of today are utilizing computers today more than ever; this new fascination with a cyber spaced form of contact is leading to a lack of face-to-face communication skills through the effect of a shorter attention span. According to Greenblatt, “human beings have always found it hard to sit alone and remain focused,” and the internet has made this problem exponentially worse for many. He says that it is becoming a common occurrence for people to state that they are no longer able to concentrate on one thing for a significant amount of time. In a 2003 San Jose State University study, it...
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...The very basic difference between face to face communication and computer-mediated communication would be that the former is a very direct form of communication and helps build a relationship and this sort of communication is very important when the premise of the communication is equally important and requires a personal touch. Computer-mediated communication on the other hand is more suited to any premise where a personal touch or intimacy is probably not as much needed. Personally whenever I talk to friends or family whom I spend most of my time with, I prefer face to face communication as it is an essential and healthy means of communication. Face to face communication in such cases helps me keep it real, as it is spontaneous; it is dynamic where I can express my feelings through my facial expressions or my hand motions. I use computer-mediated communication with friends and family only when they are not accessible personally either due to distances or time constraints. Computer-mediated communication is the preferred choice though in a work environment. For my part time job I generally use email or instant messengers to communicate with managers and peers. In a workplace this is warranted in order to keep track of day to day work on an electronic trail and also facilitates communication in a group where normally the manager has to convey something to the rest of us. Here face to face communication could be used but only if it is for a short query on how to resolve something...
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...warning the victim of a horror movie not to open the door, everybody responds to mediated communication systems. However, the majority of mass media viewers are unaware of just how often they are actively responding. Although there has been a relatively small amount of research done linking interpersonal and mass communication researchers, are constantly aiming to bridge the gap between the sub disciplines of communication. Throughout this research I will be exploring the Media Equation Theory through the mediums of televisions and computers. I will explain what the media equation is, and describe the impact of the two communication mediums. With previous research in mind, I will be discussing how humans have become obsessed with media, and provide historical context as to why. A mass majority of this research focuses on the link between psychology and communication regarding to the positive correlation between the two. More specifically, psychological politeness reports between ‘human to human’ interactions are compared to research reports between ‘human to media’ interactions to prove that life is media, and media is life. Theoretical Background The Media Equation is a general communication theory developed by Byron Reeves and Clifford Nass while working at Stanford University in 1986. The two professors began collaborating on a research project they named “Social Responses to Communication Technologies” with the basic premise that media and real life are similar (Reeves &...
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...| Business Communication | | | | | | Business Communication | | | | | Table of Contents 1.1. Business Communication in Corporate World 2 1.2 Types of Business Information 2-3 1.3. Purpose of Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………3-4 1.4. Sources of Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4-5 2.1. Presenting Business Information Effectively…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-6 2.2. Legal Issues and Constraints to Business Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………6-9 3.1. Communicate Business Information Using Appropriate Method…………………………………………………………………………………10-11 3.2. Communication Skills…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12-13 3.3. References……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 1.1. Business Communication In Corporate World: Solid business communication skills are the key to success of any organization irrespective of its size, mission, vision and geographic location. Business communication is correlated with the internal culture and external image of an organization. Consequently, effective communication helps the organization to achieve its core objectives by informing, convincing and developing rapport with both the internal and external stakeholders. To survive and prosper in the dynamically...
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...Barriers to Effective Communication Encoding Barrier 1. Lack of Sensitivity to Receiver. A breakdown in communication may result when a message is not adapted to its receiver. Recognizing the receiver’s needs, status, knowledge of the subject, and language skills assists the sender in preparing a successful message. If a customer is angry, for example, an effective response may be just to listen to the person vent for awhile. 2. Lack of Basic Communication Skills. The receiver is less likely to understand the message if the sender has trouble choosing the precise words needed and arranging those words in a grammatically-correct sentence. 3. Insufficient Knowledge of the Subject. If the sender lacks specific information about something, the receiver will likely receive an unclear or mixed message. Have you shopped for an item such as a computer, and experienced how some salespeople can explain complicated terms and ideas in a simple way? Others cannot. 4. Information Overload. If you receive a message with too much information, you may tend to put up a barrier because the amount of information is coming so fast that you may have difficulty comfortably interpreting that information. If you are selling an item with twenty-five terrific features, pick two or three important features to emphasize instead of overwhelming your receiver (ho-hum) with an information avalanche. 5. Emotional Interference. An emotional individual may not be able to communicate well. If someone is angry...
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...Communication Channel Scenarios Virgilio Matos, Díaz University of Phoenix Management - MGT/521 July 16, 2012 Dr. Clara Segarra, Román Communication Channel Scenarios As we all know, the communication is the method of transfer a message from one person to another. The companies, industries, organizations and the World itself depend on it to maintain their proper operation and function. Our World as we know it could not be the same without the communication. Thanks for today’s technology the communication have multiple channels that help us send our message in different ways. The ways we use to send that message is what we call as “the communication channel”. And when we need and effective communication, we need to select the appropriate channel because using the inappropriate one our message cannot be send and receive like is supposed to. Each particular situation has a specific communication channel depending of what we need to say. For that there are multiple channels that we can use such as: face-to-face conversations, live speeches, memos, letters, e-mails and telephone conversations, among others. In this assessment I will evaluate three scenarios and choose the proper communication channel that fits in each situation and resolve the presented problem. Scenario # 1 – New beverage into the global market. I am the Marketing Manager of a Company and I was assigned a task that needs to be completed in a week by orders of the Vice-President of Operations...
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...has created an environment that allows for communication and sharing posts with friends and even someone unknown. This paper also explores three published books and three articles that report on the effects of Social media on social and personal behavior. In the first section of this paper it examines the difficulty of interpersonal communication, that has been created by Social media, for Generation Y. Keller (2013) suggests that we are more social and more interactive with other but the style of communication has changed. This paper also looks at the ability to interact with anyone through different media sites. Cabral (2008) reports that younger generations are changing how the society communicates on many different levels. The last section of this paper examines the fulfillment without delay that Social media provides to Millennials. Alsop (2014) supports that social media supplies instant gratification whenever Millennials need it. Keywords: Social media, Interpersonal communication, Instant gratification The Effects of Social Media on Generation Y There are many influences that shape today’s Millennials lifestyles and behaviors. Families, friends, and environment are the main factors that shape a person as they grow, but today social media has begun to make its mark on Generation Y. From birth we are natives to the World Wide Web and are thrown into an environment that is full of constant communication. Computers, tablets, and smart-phones are part of everyday...
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...Business Communication Trends Tina Tyson XCOM/285 09/11/11 Grace A. Moylan Business Communication Trends A business can thrive if they communicate successfully. Communication skills are very important in the business world and may be beneficial to everyone. In business, building a rapport with clients is establishing a trust between the company and the customer. The bond relies on the valuable communication skills to improve, and make a business relationship that promotes a beneficial, trusting, and profitable one. To resolve a conflict one must have good communication skills to cope with them in a diplomatic way, and with suave. Many times it is miscommunication that has made the disagreement. People must work together to make a good team and remain industrious. Most departments manage daily activities with the help of computers. The main forms of communication in which this is done would be e-mails, faxing, scanning vital information and forwarding it. Telephones are still very important in communication, but more are conforming to meeting on the computer as a visual with the webcam. These are formal and informal ways of communicating, and keeping up on e-mail etiquette is important to avoid having miscommunications. The trends in the workplace on communication would be that there is less traveling involved. With technology in communication, traveling is not needed to be face-to-face with someone. According to Bates (2011), “Forty-three percent of employers...
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...Communication Trends Communication Trends Tracey Lambert ITT Technical Institute, Orland Park, IL BU2620 Mr. Brown September 24, 2015 Communication is the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else. Everyone communicates differently. Some people use their hands to communicate, for example someone who is deaf or mute, uses sign language to communicate. Some people paint to communicate their feelings. There are thousands of ways to communicate, not only using words but also such things as body language. Our ancestors used smoke signals to communicate from mountain to mountain, drum beats were used for long distance communication but weather conditions made these methods limited. Flashing lights were used for communication in places where traveling was difficult. Carrier pigeons were trained to fly distances to deliver messages. For speed, horses were used to transport messages. As time went on and technology became more progressive, the telegraph, invented in the 1800’s, became a great tool for communication. This tool was welcomed for an easier and faster way of communicating. Writing has been a form of communication for over 5000 years. They would write on stone walls to communicate and draw pictures to tell a story. Technology has evolved to where we can communicate within seconds to other countries in the world. The invention...
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...Communication development Institutional affiliation Students Name Date Abstract Communication is a vital role in any community. Development of communication dates back since in the prehistoric period. During the early days communication was hectic. It was too expensive as well as time consuming. For instance, people would walk over long distances to spread a certain piece of information. Some animals would also been used, for example the dog and the dove, this means of communication was very inconveniencing and information would not be delivered as required, furthermore, it would also be used, this was very tiresome, fire wood would be collected and trees cut down, a process which was too tiresome. Since then, improvements have been taking place slowly by slowly up to today where people can communicate at any time irrespective of their geographical location (Tonouchi, 2015). Today communication has been made very easy and the world has been reduced to a global village. Communication is the process of exchanging ideas, news or a means of linkage between individuals or places in precise. This process is usually facilitated by very many means in the world today. Despite in the past when the process would be hectic due to inadequacy in technology. Today a lot of improvement has taken place and people are able to share information as if they were sited close to each other. Following this therefore, this paper is going to give illustrations to elucidate more on how...
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