Social Information Processing Theory
Joseph Walther
Interpersonal Communication—Relationship Development
Relationahip Maintenance
Theory Overview (7th Edition)
Abstracts appear in Appendix A of the text
Based solely on he linguistic content of computer-mediated communiction (CMC), parties who meet online can develop relationships just as close as those formed face-to-face—thogh it takes longer. Because online senders select, receivers magnify, channels promote, and feedback enhances favorable impressions, CMC may create hyperpersonal relatonships. (Socio-psychological tradition)