Selvavsløring innen datamediert kommunikasjon

There has been much disagreement over which potential computer mediated communication has to create meaningful relational bonds. Early theories of computer mediated communication thought this form of communication would be impersonal to those using it. Contrary to this belief we see today that mediated text based communication is a common way to communicate between friends and strangers. Self-disclosure is explored as an important relational variable that may give meaning to an otherwise impoverished communication setting. Studies show consistently that people disclose more frequent and more intimate within mediated communication. Models of computer mediated communication is contrasted up against these findings, and answers are sought as to what role self-disclosure plays in this form of communication