Copresence, Communication Medium, and Solidarity in Task Groups

Copresence, Communication Medium, and Solidarity in Task Groups

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gibson, Adam J.
Language:English
Published: Kent State University / OhioLINK 2018
Subjects:
Sociology
Solidarity
Copresence
Interaction Ritual Chains
Experimental Design
Fast Fourier Transform Analysis
Distance Media
Online Communication
Lost at Sea Task
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1542310946564675
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent15423109465646752021-08-03T07:08:53Z Copresence, Communication Medium, and Solidarity in Task Groups Gibson, Adam J. Sociology Solidarity Copresence Interaction Ritual Chains Experimental Design Fast Fourier Transform Analysis Distance Media Online Communication Lost at Sea Task Sociologists have been unable to determine whether online communication supports the development of communities, or perhaps ironically, encourages increased isolation. The important question arises: can solidarity be established and maintained electronically (i.e., online). To address this question, I conducted an experiment that utilizes Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) methods to determine whether individuals can experience interpersonal synchronization and solidarity while interacting through different mediums. Results from this study show that face-to-face interaction produces greater feelings of solidarity than audio-only and audio/video forms of mediated communication, that audio/video produces less solidarity than audio-only interaction, and that the impact of communication medium on solidarity grows stronger over time. Further research is needed to fully understand the problems of solidarity in modern society, including the examination of other solidarity-producing forms of distance media. 2018-11-16 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1542310946564675 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1542310946564675 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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language English
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topic Sociology
Solidarity
Copresence
Interaction Ritual Chains
Experimental Design
Fast Fourier Transform Analysis
Distance Media
Online Communication
Lost at Sea Task
spellingShingle Sociology
Solidarity
Copresence
Interaction Ritual Chains
Experimental Design
Fast Fourier Transform Analysis
Distance Media
Online Communication
Lost at Sea Task
Gibson, Adam J.
Copresence, Communication Medium, and Solidarity in Task Groups
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