Communicating by Electronic Mail

Schaefermeyer, Mark J.; Sewell, Edward H.

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“…Rockart and DeLong (1988) report that corporate e-mail users often employ group distribution lists for messages to nearby co-workers. Finholt and Sproull (1990) found an average of 19% of e-mail originated within a hundred yards of its destination, with another 13% from elsewhere in the same building in one organization (see Culnan & Markus, 1987;Schaefermeyer & Sewell, 1988;Sherblom, 1988). It seems that nonstudent CMC users may find themselves in circumstances to expect future interaction, too.…”

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Anticipated Ongoing Interaction Versus Channel Effects on Relational Communication in Computer-Mediated Interaction

1994

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Previous research on the interpersonal tone of cornputer-mediated communication shows diferent effects using longitudinal computer-mediatedgroups thanare found in research using one-shot groups, even before the developmental aspects associated with time can acmue. One factor distinguishing these approaches is the anticipation offuture interaction experienced by longitudinal groups. This research reports an experiment assessing the relative effects of anticipatedfuture interaction and direrent communication media (computer-mediated versus face-to-face communication) on the communication of relational intimacy and composure. Asynchronous and synchronous computer conferencing and face-to-face groups were examined. Results show that the assignment of long-term versus short-term partnerships has a larger impact on anticipatedfuture interaction reported by computer-mediated, rather than face-to-face, partners. Evidence also shows that anticipation is a more potent predictor of several relational communication dimensions than is communication condition. Implications for the0 y and practice are identified.The way you meet people in cyberspace puts a different spin on affiliation: in traditional kinds of communities, we are accustomed to meeting people, then getting to know them; in virtual communities, you can get to know people and then choose to meet them. (Rheingold, 1993, pp. 26-27)

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Anticipated Ongoing Interaction Versus Channel Effects on Relational Communication in Computer-Mediated Interaction

1994

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“…Several disadvantages of the Internet are related to the technology and include the inability of the user to contact others because of network downtime, unknown or inaccurate e-mail addresses, an abundance of junk mail, and miscommunication that results from the user's failure to proofread information that is transmitted over the Internet (Schaefermeyer & Sewell, 1988). Other concerns include worries about privacy-people often do not realize that messages sent over the Internet are not private; they may contain computer viruses; and they are often stored in computers, from which they can be retrieved or forwarded by others (Hubbard, 1998).…”

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Internet addiction: current status and implications for employees

Beard

2002

Journal of Employment Couns

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The Internet is a new technology that has influenced the world and has provided many benefits to its users. At the same time, however, this influence has had negative ramifications. Some people are becoming preoccupied with the Internet, are unable to control their use of this technology, and are jeopardizing their employment and personal relationships. Internet addiction has been proposed as an explanation for uncontrollable, damaging use of this technology. Warning signs that an employee is having difficulty controlling his or her Internet use are reviewed. In addition, suggestions are proposed for managers to aid them in helping their employees with this problem. ..emThe Internet has been heralded for enhancing communication around the world and for providing financial opportunities providing financial opportunities for individuals and businesses. Although many analysts have focused on these benefits, there are disadvantages as well. The Internet has been blamed for decreased productivity in the workplace, decreased family time, strains in relationships, perpetuation of false information, and the development or exacerbation of psychological problems

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“…Not an insignificant factor is the ability to use equipment at one's convenience. Those who possess personal computers and modems in their homes and offices are far more likely to be heavy users of CMC (Schaefermeyer & Sewell, 1988).…”

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On-line disciplines: Computer-mediated scholarship in the humanities and social sciences

Harrison

Stephen

1992

Comput Hum

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The recent creation of global-area computer networks invites the development of tools and resources that can reap the scholarly advantages of such technology. In this paper, we discuss prospects for the productive use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) for scholarly interaction. We begin by describing the technology used to deliver information over academic networks and the kinds of disciplinary services that the technology enables. In the second half of the paper we consider factors that bear upon the development of CMC-based disciplinary centers and we call attention to their potential to create a highly interactive form of scholarship.

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Communicating by Electronic Mail

Cited by 38 publications

References 12 publications

Anticipated Ongoing Interaction Versus Channel Effects on Relational Communication in Computer-Mediated Interaction

Anticipated Ongoing Interaction Versus Channel Effects on Relational Communication in Computer-Mediated Interaction

Internet addiction: current status and implications for employees

On-line disciplines: Computer-mediated scholarship in the humanities and social sciences

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