The Theory of Electronic Propinquity
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Who is the Acquisitions Editor for the book?

  • Caleb T. Carr, Illinois State University
  • Natalie Mandziuk (correct)
  • Sylvia Landis
  • Caleb T. Carr
  • Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?

  • Tinworth Street
  • Lanham, Maryland (correct)
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Illinois State University
  • What is the copyright year of the book?

  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2020
  • 2021 (correct)
  • According to the text, what does a one-bit dot symbolize in a romantic relationship?

    <p>A means of remaining close</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?

    <p>To feel close to them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does CMC allow in terms of communication?

    <p>Facilitates electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is propinquity influenced by?

    <p>Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor decreases propinquity?

    <p>Greater task complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can increase propinquity of a medium?

    <p>Greater communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does propinquity decrease with more available media choices?

    <p>Users are forced to make the best of limited tools for communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, which of the following factors influences the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?

    <p>Channel bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does channel bandwidth refer to in the theory of electronic propinquity?

    <p>The rate of data transfer enabled by the Internet connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medium has higher bandwidth in the context of electronic propinquity?

    <p>Skype audiovisual conference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>Positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Communication between relational partners facilitated by digital technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, how are digital natives and immigrants distinguished?

    <p>Digital immigrants adopt technology at a later stage in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?

    <p>CMC tools can create both equal and inflated perceptions of communication partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication?

    <p>Interpersonal communication involves exchanging socioemotional information, while masspersonal communication does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some differences between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives have a different language and vocabulary, process information faster, and are more comfortable with online communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Communication that involves at least two interactants and allows for the formation of meaningful relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of interpersonal communication in our daily lives?

    <p>It helps us maintain close relationships with friends, family, and coworkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is propinquity?

    <p>The perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?

    <p>Communicators spend more time considering and structuring their messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the initial test of TEP in 1981 find?

    <p>No support for the propositions of TEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was TEP generally ignored by media and CMC researchers for thirty years?

    <p>Limited media available at the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's 2008 test of TEP find?

    <p>Strong support for the effect of bandwidth and media choice on electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the classification of the book?

    <p>TK5105.6.C37 2021</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the email address for sales and marketing inquiries?

    <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the London office of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?

    <p>6 Tinworth Street, London SE11 5AL, United Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?

    <p>To exchange emotions and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Communication between two or more individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?

    <p>Propinquity decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives are more comfortable communicating online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Communication that involves at least two interactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?

    <p>Psychological closeness decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?

    <p>CMC tools enhance perceptions of relational closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, which factor influences the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?

    <p>Channel bandwidth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Philepe Korzenny propose in 1978?

    <p>The theory of electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) put forward in 1978?

    <p>The idea that mediated interactions could allow individuals to feel close to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?

    <p>As channel bandwidth increases, perception of social closeness increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's 2008 test of TEP find?

    <p>Their test found strong support for the propositions of TEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study?

    <p>To test the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a digital native?

    <p>An individual who grew up with technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?

    <p>They felt closer and more intimate as a result of the one-bit cue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do digital immigrants differ from digital natives?

    <p>Digital immigrants did not have access to interactive digital technologies growing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?

    <p>CMC tools can create both equal and inflated perceptions of communication partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication?

    <p>Interpersonal communication is focused on personal relationships, while masspersonal communication occurs on social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does task complexity affect propinquity?

    <p>As task complexity increases, propinquity decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do communication skills play in propinquity?

    <p>Communication skills can increase the propinquity of a medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?

    <p>More communication rules and fewer available media choices decrease propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the classification of the book?

    <p>Non-fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>They are positively correlated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?

    <p>Lanham, Maryland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some examples of how CMC allows people to feel close to others?

    <p>Posting on a friend's Facebook wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a one-bit dot in a romantic relationship?

    <p>To express love and affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>It allows for rich communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a digital native?

    <p>Someone who grew up with technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do digital immigrants differ from digital natives?

    <p>Digital immigrants may adopt technology later in life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication, according to the text?

    <p>Interpersonal communication is one-to-one, while masspersonal communication is one-to-many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?

    <p>CMC tools create inflated perceptions of communication partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of propinquity in the context of electronic communication?

    <p>The sense of psychological closeness with a communication partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how does task complexity affect propinquity?

    <p>Higher task complexity leads to lower levels of propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Communication rules and available media choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?

    <p>More communication rules and more media choices lead to lower levels of propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study find about the effect of lower-bandwidth channels on psychological closeness?

    <p>Lower-bandwidth channels increased psychological closeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP reveal about the impact of multiple modes of mediated interaction on social closeness?

    <p>Multiple modes of mediated interaction increased social closeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the initial test of TEP in 1981 considered a failure?

    <p>The test did not control for media alternatives to communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?

    <p>Couples found the one-bit cue helpful and meaningful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of propinquity?

    <p>The perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the earliest Internet researchers in the late 1970s?

    <p>To learn about and access the Internet as they entered college or job fields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives speak a different language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of interpersonal communication in our daily lives?

    <p>Interpersonal communication helps us maintain close relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, which factor is NOT one of the specific factors that influence the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?

    <p>Task complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in the theory of electronic propinquity?

    <p>The capacity of a channel to carry multiple cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did psychologist Philepe Korzenny propose in 1978?

    <p>The theory of electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?

    <p>Lanham, Maryland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of propinquity?

    <p>The physical proximity or nearness between individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP reveal about the impact of multiple modes of mediated interaction on social closeness?

    <p>Multiple modes of mediated interaction increase social closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of a one-bit dot in a romantic relationship?

    <p>To remind someone you're thinking of them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>Facilitates electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what happens when the opportunities and channels for interaction are limited?

    <p>Psychological closeness decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of a digital native?

    <p>An individual who grew up with technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives have a better understanding of technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?

    <p>CMC tools create inflated perceptions of communication partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>CMC allows for communication between relational partners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person called?

    <p>Psychological closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Exchanges between at least two interactants that allow the participants to form a meaningful understanding and/or relationship based on their individual selves, traits, and personalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what did scholars in the early 1990s base their study of CMC on?

    <p>The way they used CMC in their labs and personal lives: interpersonally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some factors that influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how does task complexity affect propinquity?

    <p>Task complexity decreases propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of communication skills in increasing propinquity?

    <p>Communication skills can increase propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?

    <p>Communication rules and available media choices can decrease propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between bandwidth and perception of social closeness?

    <p>Increasing bandwidth leads to stronger perception of social closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaye and colleagues (2005) find in their study on long-distance relationships and the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP)?

    <p>Couples felt closer and more intimate with the use of a one-bit cue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) generally ignored by media and computer-mediated communication (CMC) researchers for thirty years?

    <p>The initial test of TEP in 1981 did not find support for its propositions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) find?

    <p>Strong support for the propositions of TEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?

    <p>As channel bandwidth increases, perception of social closeness increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Channel bandwidth, mutual directionality, task complexity, communication skills, communication rules, and available media choices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did psychologist Philepe Korzenny propose in 1978?

    <p>The theory of electronic propinquity (TEP).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of propinquity in the context of electronic communication?

    <p>The perception of psychological closeness with a communication partner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the classification of the book?

    <p>Non-fiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?

    <p>As channel bandwidth increases, perception of social closeness increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. located?

    <p>Lanham, Maryland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main purpose of using CMC tools?

    <p>To exchange emotions and feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do people use CMC tools?

    <p>To feel close to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what is the role of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>CMC facilitates electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives are more comfortable communicating online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Interpersonal communication involves exchanges between at least two interactants that allow the participants to form a meaningful understanding and/or relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Perception of relational closeness and social attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do CMC tools impact perceptions of communication partners?

    <p>CMC tools increase perceptions of relational closeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives have always had access to technology in their lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Communication between relational partners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main advantage of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>CMC facilitates interpersonal relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), which factor is NOT one of the specific factors that influence the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner?

    <p>Task complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) find?

    <p>The theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) was partially supported by their test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?

    <p>Couples reported mixed responses about the impact of the one-bit cue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some factors that influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of task complexity on propinquity?

    <p>As task complexity increases, propinquity decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do communication rules and available media choices affect propinquity?

    <p>As the number of communication rules increases, propinquity decreases. More available media choices also decrease propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of available media choices impact propinquity?

    <p>As the number of available media choices increases, propinquity decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study find about the effect of lower-bandwidth channels on psychological closeness?

    <p>Lower-bandwidth channels increased psychological closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the relationship between channel bandwidth and perception of social closeness?

    <p>Higher channel bandwidth leads to higher perception of social closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP reveal about the impact of multiple modes of mediated interaction on social closeness?

    <p>Multiple modes of mediated interaction increase social closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what did couples in Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study report about the one-bit cue?

    <p>Couples found the one-bit cue meaningful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of an acquisitions editor?

    <p>To borrow material from other sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of the British Library Cataloguing in Publication Information?

    <p>To classify the book according to a specific system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between an imprint and a copyright?

    <p>An imprint is a publishing company's brand, while a copyright protects the author's rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do people use CMC tools?

    <p>To feel close to someone even when separated by distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity, what is the role of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>CMC allows rich communication that facilitates electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of task complexity on propinquity?

    <p>Task complexity decreases propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the initial test of the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) find?

    <p>None of the proposed relationships were supported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP find?

    <p>Strong support for the propositions of TEP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kaye and colleagues (2005) find in their study on long-distance relationships and TEP?

    <p>Couples felt closer and more intimate through a one-bit cue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of task complexity on propinquity?

    <p>Task complexity decreases propinquity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence propinquity in electronic communication?

    <p>Task complexity, communication skills, and communication rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does task complexity affect propinquity?

    <p>Task complexity decreases propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>Mutual directionality increases electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of communication skills in increasing propinquity?

    <p>Communication skills increase propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of interpersonal communication?

    <p>Exchanges between at least two interactants that allow the participants to form a meaningful understanding and/or relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants?

    <p>Digital natives typically speak a different language and are more comfortable communicating online than digital immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP), what is the role of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>CMC tools can facilitate interpersonal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do people often communicate with others online?

    <p>To feel closer to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did psychologist Philepe Korzenny put forward in 1978 regarding electronic propinquity?

    <p>The idea that people could feel emotionally close to others online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) predict?

    <p>The psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner is influenced by several specific factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of channel bandwidth in electronic propinquity?

    <p>Channels with higher bandwidth create a greater sense of psychological closeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between mutual directionality and electronic propinquity?

    <p>Mutual directionality is positively associated with electronic propinquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between digital natives and digital immigrants, according to the text?

    <p>Digital natives have always had access to technology, while digital immigrants adopted it later in life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how do digital immigrants differ from digital natives?

    <p>Digital immigrants do not learn new media and tools as quickly as digital natives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main advantage of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in forming and maintaining relationships?

    <p>CMC allows people to feel close to others and exchange socioemotional information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main difference between interpersonal communication and masspersonal communication?

    <p>Interpersonal communication is more personal and individual-focused, while masspersonal communication occurs on a larger scale and involves a wider audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Book Information

    • The headquarters of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. is located in Lanham, Maryland.
    • The Acquisitions Editor for the book is not specified.
    • The copyright year of the book is not specified.
    • The email address for sales and marketing inquiries is not specified.
    • The London office of Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. is located in London.

    Interpersonal Communication

    • Interpersonal communication is the process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages.
    • Interpersonal communication plays a crucial role in our daily lives.
    • Digital natives and digital immigrants are distinguished based on their familiarity with technology and the internet.

    Theory of Electronic Propinquity

    • The theory of electronic propinquity (TEP) proposes that the psychological perception of closeness with a communication partner is influenced by factors such as channel bandwidth, mutual directionality, and the availability of multiple modes of mediated interaction.
    • Propinquity is the perception of relational or psychological closeness felt toward another person.
    • When opportunities and channels for interaction are limited, propinquity increases.
    • Channel bandwidth refers to the capacity of a medium to convey nonverbal cues.
    • Higher bandwidth channels, such as video conferencing, can convey more nonverbal cues than lower bandwidth channels, such as text messaging.
    • Mutual directionality refers to the ability of a medium to allow for simultaneous communication and feedback.
    • The theory of electronic propinquity was first proposed by Philepe Korzenny in 1978.

    Computer-Mediated Communication

    • Computer-mediated communication (CMC) allows people to feel close to others through various channels and opportunities for interaction.
    • CMC tools can impact perceptions of communication partners by increasing or decreasing propinquity.
    • The main advantage of CMC in forming and maintaining relationships is that it provides multiple channels and opportunities for interaction.

    Digital Natives and Immigrants

    • Digital natives are individuals who are familiar with technology and the internet from an early age.
    • Digital immigrants are individuals who are not familiar with technology and the internet from an early age.
    • Digital natives differ from digital immigrants in their ability to adapt to new technologies and their familiarity with online communication.

    Research Studies

    • Kaye and colleagues' (2005) study found that lower-bandwidth channels, such as text messaging, can decrease psychological closeness.
    • Walther and Bazarova's (2008) test of TEP found that multiple modes of mediated interaction can increase social closeness.
    • The initial test of TEP in 1981 was considered a failure due to the limited availability of technology and channels for interaction.

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