Relational Control and Interactive Media Choice in Technology-Mediated Communication Situations.

Kayany, Joseph M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ521360

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Publication Date: 1996

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Relational Control and Interactive Media Choice in Technology-Mediated Communication Situations.

Kayany, Joseph M.; And Others

Human Communication Research, v22 n3 p399-421 Mar 1996

Develops a framework to examine the communication goals of interacting partners and how these affect media choice. States that 70 people were presented with different communication situations, and were asked which mode of communication they would use. Finds that in situations of relational competitiveness, relational control was a significant factor affecting media choice. (PA)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Content Analysis, Interpersonal Communication, Media Research

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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