Grounding in Instant Messaging
ARTICLE
Jean E. Fox Tree, Sarah A. Mayer, Teresa E. Betts
Journal of Educational Computing Research Volume 45, Number 4, ISSN 0735-6331
Abstract
In two experiments, we investigated predictions of the "collaborative theory of language use" (Clark, 1996) as applied to instant messaging (IM). This theory describes how the presence and absence of different grounding constraints causes people to interact differently across different communicative media (Clark & Brennan, 1991). In Study 1, we document how IM changes as users increase in expertise. In Study 2, we compare adaptations across telephoning and IM with a focus on multitasking. (Contains 1 table.)
Citation
Fox Tree, J.E., Mayer, S.A. & Betts, T.E. (2011). Grounding in Instant Messaging. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 45(4), 455-475. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/69351/.
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Keywords
- Coding
- communication skills
- Communication Strategies
- content analysis
- Cooperation
- Differences
- Experiments
- Expertise
- Individual Characteristics
- Influence of Technology
- Intermode Differences
- Interpersonal Communication
- Knowledge Level
- Language Usage
- Media Adaptation
- Novices
- Social Influences
- Sociolinguistics
- Synchronous Communication
- Telecommunications