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People, places, and time: a large-scale, longitudinal study
of transformed avatars and environmental context in
group interaction in the metaverse
As the metaverse expands, understanding how people use virtual reality to learn and connect is increasingly important. We used the
Transformed Social Interaction paradigm (Bailenson et al., 2004) to examine different avatar identities and…
Transformed Social Interaction paradigm (Bailenson et al., 2004) to examine different avatar identities and…
Disconnectivity synced with identity cultivation:
adolescent narratives of digital disconnection
This article elucidates adolescent digital disconnection through the lens of narrative identity development to answer the research question:
“How do adolescent disconnection experiences play into ongoing identity development processes?” The study…
“How do adolescent disconnection experiences play into ongoing identity development processes?” The study…
Information processing on smartphones in public versus
private
People increasingly turn to news on mobile devices, often while out and about, attending to daily tasks. Yet, we know little about whether atten-
tion to and learning from information on a mobile differs by the setting of use. This study builds on…
tion to and learning from information on a mobile differs by the setting of use. This study builds on…
“Come on f––er, just load!” Powerlessness, waiting, and
life without broadband
Waiting is a way of experiencing the effects of power. This article finds those waiting for fixed broadband connection are powerless to end
the waiting and increasingly frustrated with the powerful—the governmental officials, policy makers, and…
the waiting and increasingly frustrated with the powerful—the governmental officials, policy makers, and…
“What Is Computer-Mediated Communication?”—An Introduction to the Special Issue
At a time when nearly all social activities could be, and likely are, mediated in some ways by some forms of computing technology, what should be the focus of CMC research? How do we theorize and study computer-mediated (or should we say…
Valuing digital possessions: the role of affordances
In this article, we introduce an affordance-orientated approach for the study of digital possessions. We identify affordances as a source of value
for digital possessions and argue that dominant meaning-orientated approaches do not enable us to…
for digital possessions and argue that dominant meaning-orientated approaches do not enable us to…
Rise of Machine Agency: A Framework for Studying the Psychology of Human–AI Interaction (HAII)
Advances in personalization algorithms and other applications of machine learning have vastly enhanced the ease and convenience of our media and communication experiences, but they have also raised significant concerns about privacy, transparency of…
Liking versus commenting on online news: effects of
expression affordances on political attitudes
By performing actions such as “liking” a post, commenting on it, or sharing it with others, we are constantly expressing our opinions about ongo-
ing news and public affairs on online media platforms. How do these acts of expression affect our…
ing news and public affairs on online media platforms. How do these acts of expression affect our…
Authenticity Model of (Mass-Oriented Computer-Mediated Communication: Conceptual Explorations and Testable Propositions
While several major theories and models have emerged and guided research on computer-mediated communication (CMC) in the interpersonal context, equivalent theoretical development seems to be lacking in the study of mass-oriented CMC, despite a large…
Toxicity and prosocial behaviors in massively multiplayer
online games: The role of mutual dependence, power, and
passion
Understanding factors that predict toxic and prosocial behavior in massively multiplayer online (MMO) games has drawn a great deal of scholarly
attention. Prior work on this topic has primarily focused on individual and technological factors while…
attention. Prior work on this topic has primarily focused on individual and technological factors while…