Mediated Interpersonal Communication [Paperback]

Mediated interpersonal communication is one of the most dynamic areas in communication studies, reflecting how individuals utilize technology more and more often in their personal interactions. Organizations also rely increasingly on mediated interaction for their communications. Responding to this evolution in communication, this collection explores how existing and new personal communication technologies facilitate and change interpersonal interactions. Chapters offer in-depth examinations of mediated interpersonal communication in various contexts and applications. Contributions come from well-known scholars based around the world, reflecting the strong international interest and work in the area.

Part I. Bridging the disciplines

1. Elly A. Konijn, Sonja Utz, Martin Tanis, & Susan B. Barnes

(editors)

How Technology Affects Human Interaction (Introduction)

2. Susan B. Barnes, Ph.D.

(Associate Professor Rochester Institute of Technology):

Understanding Social Media from the Media Ecological Perspective

3. Melanie D. Polkosky, Ph.D.

(CCC-SLP, IBM Corporation and University of South Florida):

Machines as Mediators: The Challenge of Technology for Interpersonal

Communication Theory and Research

4. S. Shyam Sundar, Ph.D.

(PhD, Media Effects Research Laboratory, Penn State University)

Self as Source: Agency and Customization in Interactive Media

 

Part II. Technology as relationship enabler

5. Jeremy Bailenson¹, Nick Yee¹, Jim Blascovich², Rosanna E. Guadagno²

(¹Department of Communication, Stanford University; ² Psychology department alCg