| Autor: |
Malloch, Yining Z., Taylor, Laramie D. |
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American Communication Journal; Spring2022, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p |
| Abstrakt: |
The study examined what communication channels people utilize in initiating and developing friendships with others in online communities, and if such connection is beneficial to individual well-being. A public (forum participation) - bounded private (forum messaging) - private (mobile phone) path of channel transitions was proposed based on social penetration theory. The study context was set in online substance addiction support communities. An online survey with 354 community members confirmed the proposed path. Forum messaging, but not mobile phone communication, contributed to health efficacy. Theoretical and practical implications were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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