Internet-Mediated Communication: Publicly Interpersonal

Author

Katharine A. Cannella, Columbus State University

Date of Award

2004

Type

Thesis

Major

Communication - Communication Studies Track

Department

Communication Department

First Advisor

Ann Rosenthal

Abstract

A thesis on communication between individuals as mediated by the Internet, concluding that certain types of messages are interpersonal as well as public in nature. Away messages and blogs are examined as evidence that Internet- mediated interpersonal communication is a new context. The researcher determines that Internet-mediated communication (IMC) results in several communicative adaptations unique to this medium and that significance lies within the development of extended interpersonal relationship through the creation and expansion of online social networks.

Comments

Honors Thesis

Recommended Citation

Cannella, Katharine A., "Internet-Mediated Communication: Publicly Interpersonal" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 139.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/139