Introduction: how technology affects human interaction
p. 3
Understanding social media from the media ecological perspective
p. 14
Machines as mediators: the challenge of technology for interpersonal communication theory and research
p. 34
Self as source: agency and customization in interactive media
p. 58
Technology as relationship enabler
p. 75
Transformed social interaction in mediated interpersonal communication
p. 77
Emotions in mediated interpersonal communication: toward modeling emotion in virtual humans
p. 100
Is there anybody out there? Analyzing the effects of embodiment and nonverbal behavior in avatar-mediated communication
p. 131
Touch in computer-mediated communication
p. 158
Parasocial interactions and paracommunication with new media characters
p. 177
Antisocial communication on electronic mail and the internet
p. 200
The appeal of communicating through technology
p. 215
Impression formation effects in online mediated communication
p. 217
The joys of online dating
p. 234
Social identification with virtual communities
p. 252
Problems and interventions in computer-mediated virtual groups
p. 271
What makes the internet a place to seek social support?
p. 290
Mediated interpersonal communication in multiplayer video games: implications for entertainment and relationship management
p. 309
Flaming and blaming: the influence of mass media content on interactions in online discussions
p. 331
Leisure boredom, sensation seeking, self-esteem, and addiction: symptoms and patterns of cell phone use
p. 359
Index
p. 383
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