The substantial growth in research examining social network sites (SNSs) during recent years makes this an opportune time to reflect on the state of SNS scholarship. In review, we consider what—in form specific brands—has been studied. A content-analysis published six interdisciplinary journals between 1997 and 2013 is first reported better understand degree which studies these have examined various brands (e.g. Facebook, MySpace, Cyworld, Hyves). results show that more than two-thirds were...

A sample of 103 full-time employees from various organizations and industries completed an online, open-ended survey to explore understand the decisions people make manage their private disclosures at work. Communication privacy management theory was used information. Results indicate that core catalyst criteria motivate reveal/conceal work, such as boundary maintenance based on organizational culture, relational considerations, a desire for feedback, risk/benefit considerations. People also...

A sample of 488 male and female young adults completed an online survey in effort to explore whether social networking sites (SNSs) are a way which sociocultural influences regarding body image propagated. Negative talk was predicted as outcome frequent exposure friends’ fitness posts (e.g. pictures status updates about working out, inspiration quotations/images, etc.); we also explored this relationship moderated by surveillance comparison. Results revealed that were positively associated...

The reported study examined the implications of receiving superficial self-disclosures from a friend. A total 199 adults on communication episodes initiated by friend during previous 7 days via five technologies and completed measures liking, relationship satisfaction, willingness to provide social support their results revealed significant interactions between volume received proportion disclosures for liking satisfaction. Among respondents who relatively greater self-disclosures, was...

Several new communication technologies have made it relatively easy for individuals to broadcast a single self-disclosure directly almost everyone with whom they share relationship—ranging from close friends little-known acquaintances. Drawing research on and the negativity effect, two studies were conducted test notion that interpersonal relational outcomes of broadcasting positive negative self-disclosures are not uniform. The results cross-sectional survey offer evidence broadcasted...

Widespread use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) for exchanging social support has raised questions about the support-related implications CMC. This study drew from dual-process theory supportive message outcomes and examined CMC processing outcomes. We hypothesized that reduced cues in would encourage greater elaboration on content lead messages to have a impact than face-to-face interaction. The results experiment showed that, although was held constant, participants condition...

Despite the growth in research examining use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) for exchanging social support, there remains much to learn about support-related implications CMC. An experiment was conducted examine influence reduced cues associated with CMC on outcomes supportive interaction. Participants discussed a stressor confederate either face-to-face or via and received informational emotional support. Although they exact same support messages, participants condition reported...

This research study examined Bud Goodall's online health narrative as a case through the use of thematic analysis to investigate presence communication privacy management (CPM) theory. Emergent themes humor strategy, legitimization co-owners, shifting rules at end life, and metaphors protection were used recount cancer experience on his personal blog, connecting components CPM. The authors analyzed represent push–pull dialectical tension experienced reveal conceal information,...

People often seek advice and social support. One approach for seeking is by submitting one’s problems/concerns to an columnist. More contemporary forms of are seen on discussion boards (e.g. Reddit) where individuals ask questions (often anonymously) gather responses from others. This activity makes use advice-seeking scenarios so that students better understand apply interpersonal health communication theories. Students guided in the process providing while using course-specific relevant...