In Users like you? Theorizing Agency in user generated content, José van Dijck shows the impact of user participation on the creation and consumption of media.  José van Dijck argues that with the invention of[…]

In Organizing collective action: Does information and communication technology matter?, Cardoso, Boudreau, and Carvalho argue that the use of information communication technologies empowers and constrains the abilities of collective action organizers and that their success is dependent[…]

In “This Action Will Have Consequences”: Interactivity and Player Agency, Stang “challenges the assumption that videogames are interactive experiences which allow users to exercise control and agency over their narratives.” This article is different from[…]

In Users Like You? Theorizing Agency in User-Generated Content, van Dijck urges readers to recognize the switch from ‘users’ to ‘producers’ or ‘co-creators’ we see on user-generated content platforms. He explores the meaning of user[…]

In “‘This Action Will have Consequences’: Interactivity and Player Agency”, the idea of videogames and their interactivity (or lack thereof) is discussed. While one of the draws to playing video games is having autonomy in[…]

In Exploring the Relationship between Information and Communication Technology Collective Behaviors and Sense of Community: An Urban Refugee Analysis, Canevez argues that collective behaviors surrounding the use of mobile phones leads to a sense of[…]

In “Users like you? Theorizing agency in user-generated content,” José van Dijck focuses on the idea of “you” which serves as a metaphor for the millions of anonymous contributors to the web as well as[…]

9/21 Reading- LDR In the scholarly article, Channels of Computer Mediated Communication and Satisfaction in Long-Distance Relationships by, Adam J. Hampton , Jessica Rawlings, Stanislav Treger c , Susan Sprecher, study the ways in which[…]

In “Are You Going to Delete Me? Latent Profiles of Post-Relationship Breakup Social Media Use and Emotional Distress”, Brandon McDaniel, Michelle Drouin, Jayson Dibble, Adam Galovan, and Madison Merritt examined post-breakup behaviors including monitoring, interacting,[…]

In Toward a Theoretical Framework of Relational Maintenance in Computer-Mediated Communication, Adam Mason and Caleb Carr argues for the need for theoretical frameworks to study and better understand relational maintenance through computer-mediated communication (CMC). Mason[…]

In Channels of Computer-Mediated Communication and Satisfaction in Long-Distance Relationships, Hampton et. al argue that visual communication platforms are the optimal form of communication for those physically apart in long-distance relationships (LDR). Specifically, the researchers[…]

In Are You Going to Delete Me? Latent Profiles of Post-Relationship Breakup Social Media Use and Emotional Distress, McDaniel, Drouin, Dibble, Galovan, and Merritt argue that people’s post-breakup behavior on social media is correlated directly with[…]

Channels of Computer Mediated Communication and Satisfaction in Long-Distance Relationships by Hampton, Rawlings, Treger, and Sprecher analyze a study to determine what types of communication platforms provide the most satisfaction in long term relationships, or[…]

McDaniel et al. in, “Are You Going to Delete Me? Latent Profiles of Post-Relationship Breakup Social Media Use and Emotional Distress” argue that break-ups can have a significant impact on how people use social media. The[…]

In “AI-Mediated Communication: Definition, Research Agenda, and Ethical Considerations,” Jeffrey T. Hancock, Mor Naaman, and Karen Levy show that the recent emergence of Artificial Intelligence-Mediated Communication (AI-MC) raises new questions about how technology may shape[…]

In Hancock et al. AI-Mediated Communication: Definition, Research Agenda, and Ethical Considerations, artificial intelligence-mediated communication (AI-MC) is defined and the future implications of AI-MC are discussed.  Artificial intelligence-mediated communication is defined as “interpersonal communication in[…]

“Are You Going to Delete Me?” is a study conducted regarding the “post-breakup” grieving period that takes place on social media. The researchers gathered a group of individuals after their breakup and studied their activity[…]

In Toward a Theoretical Framework of Relational Maintenance in Computer-Mediated Communication, Mason and Carr argue the need for theoretical frameworks to advance the study of interpersonal relational maintenance in computer-mediated communication (CMC). To satisfy this[…]

In Toward a Theoretical Framework of Relational Maintenance in Computer-Mediated Communication, Mason and Carr argue that computer mediated communication (CMC) is related to human interaction and provide theoretical frameworks that could give insight into relational maintenance.[…]

In Affective responses to system messages in human-computer-interaction: Effects of modality and message type, professors Pfister, Wollstädter, and Peter argue that affective responses vary based on the type of message and that spoken messages tend to[…]

Humans have many different ways of communicating face to face. When conversing with someone, your body language and the way you say something, along with what you say, are crucial when talking to someone in[…]

In Rich Media, Poor Media: The Impact of Audio/Video vs. Text/Picture Testimonial Ads on Browsers’ Evaluations of Commercial Web Sites and Online Product, Appiah argues that online users hold “rich media” sites with audio and[…]

In Romero-Ivanova’s Digital Practices & Applications in a Covid-19 Culture, the paper attempts to portray the challenges, stress, and difficulties that the pandemic presented students and faculty with. This paper took an interesting approach of[…]

In “Digital Practices and Applications in a Covid-19 Culture,” Christina Romero-Ivanova, Michael Shaughnessy, Laura Otto, Emily Taylo and Emma Watson review the challenges, stresses and difficulties in Covid-19 dilemma, especially for students and faculty. Authors[…]

In An Immersive System with Multi-modal Human-computer Interaction, Zhao et. al show that an immersive system prototype, specifically a Cognitive Immersive Room (CIR), can help support human-computer interaction when face, speech, and gesture recognition is[…]

In Exploring the Impact of Modality on Perceptions of Credibility for Online News Stories, Kiousis attempts to analyze and discuss the effect that modality, or the use of text, graphics, sounds and videos on a[…]

In Rich Media, Poor Media: The Impact ofAudio/Video vs. Text/Picture Testimonial Ads on Browsers’Evaluations of Commercial Web Sites and Online Product, Appiah argues that users think more highly of “rich media” sites that have audio[…]

In this research article, a system was developed in order to create a natural human-computer interaction that integrates many of the human capabilities such as face, gesture, and speech. The goal of this platform is[…]

In “Digital Practices and Applications in a Covid-19 Culture,” Christina Romero-Ivanova, Michael Shaughnessy, Laura Otto, Emily Taylo and Emma Watson address student and professor reflections on digital learning practices during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in[…]

In “An Immersive System with Multi-modal Human-computer Interaction” Zhao et al. argues that a multi-model human-computer system that incorporates facial behavior, body gesture, and spacial location can help decipher the intent behind users. Zhao and[…]

In Ephemeral Narrative Systems’ Sociability Mediated by User Experience: A Case Study of Instagram Stories, de Souza Silva et al., discusses the importance of addressing UX/social mobility in these ephermal systems;, specifically Instagram stories. The[…]

In the editorial User experience – a research agenda, Marc Hassenzahl and Noam Tractinsky try to provide a cursory sketch of how they think UX research will look like in the future. In other words, it’s[…]

In Hsu and Chen’s How Does Gamification Improve User Experience, the concept of gamification is introduced and an empirical investigation is carried out regarding the role of user experience when looking at perceived ease, mobility,[…]

In How Steve Jobs’ Love of Simplicity Fueled A Design Revolution, former Chairman and CEO of CNN Walter Isaacson argues that modern technology is a direct result of the innovation in technology design that took place[…]

In How Steve Jobs’ Love of Simplicity Fueled A Design Revolution, Walter Isaacson shows how Jobs’ meticulous pursuit of the simple and sleek elevated the world of technology design out of its dark, industrial phase.[…]

In How Does Gamification Improve User Experience?, Hsu and Chen argue that user experience plays a critical role in influencing users’ perceptions of benefits, values, and brand identity. Hsu and Chen research the consequences of[…]

In Ephemeral Narrative Systems’ Sociability Mediated by User Experience: A Case Study of Instagram Stories, de Souza lays out the framework for the connection between sociability of users on platforms that have the option to[…]

In Perceived usability evaluation of Microsoft Teams as an online learning platform during COVID-19 using system usability scale and technology acceptance model in India, Debajyoti Pal and Vajirasak Vanijja argue that the consumption platform used[…]

In Issacson’s How Steve Jobs’ Love of Simplicity Fueled A Design Revolution, the case for Steve Jobs being the innovator that bred modern technology is presented. The article starts with Jobs‘ inspiration for Apple, and ends with[…]

With the unprecedented situation that COVID-19 brought globally, all learning environments were forced to go remote with obviously no warning. Therefore, much research is being done in the field of online education to study the[…]

In the editorial User experience – a research agenda, Marc Hassenzahl and Noam Tractinsky argue that there needs to be further user experience (UX) research, encouraging scientists and practitioners to engage in empirical UX research[…]

In a study conducted by 3 researchers of Carnegie Mellon University, the impacts of communication via computers or via face-to-face interaction was studied. Interestingly enough, this was done in 1984; when technology was incredibly different[…]

In Will We Stop Speaking and Just Text?, James Harbeck discusses the modern English language and how our spoken word is affected by the evolution of texting and other forms of shorthand, such as emojis. In[…]

In Will We Stop Speaking and Just Text?, Harbeck discusses whether live internet vernacular English will replace spoken English. Harbeck supports this hypothetical by introducing the many different aspects to live internet vernacular English (Live).[…]

In The Causes and Consequences of COVID-19 Misperceptions: Understanding the Role of News and Social Media, Aengus Bridgman, Peter John Loewen, Derek Ruths, Oleg Zhilin, Eric Merkley, Taylor Owen, and Lisa Teichmann focus on misinformation circulates[…]

In Harbeck’s Will We Stop Speaking and Just Text, he discusses live internet vernacular English and how texting may become closer to speech than the formal English language. Harbeck took a really interesting approach to[…]

Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is defined as any type of communication made between humans using two or more technological devices. In Social Psychological Aspects of Computer-Mediated Communication, Sara Kiesler, Jane Siegal and Timothy McGuire show how[…]

In Staying connected while physically apart: Digital communication when face-to-face interactions are limited, Nguyen et. al argue that how socially connected you feel to others is affected by what type of digital communication you are[…]

In Will we stop speaking and just text? by Harbeck, this short but informative article lays the groundwork for intriguing initiative when it comes to physical communication. In this shifting era of technology, it has[…]

In Social Psychological Aspects of Computer-Mediated Communication, Sara Kiesler, Jane Siegal and Timothy W. McGuire argue that CMC will have social and psychological consequences on society.   The authors show the impact of CMC on group[…]

In “Will We Stop Speaking and Just Text”, Harbeck argues that the way we text has become a language on its own front and that this new language is beginning to take over modern speech.[…]

In The Causes and Consequences of COVID-19 Misperceptions: Understanding the Role of News and Social Media, Bridgman argues that social media influences misconceptions about the COVID-19 pandemic while the traditional news does not, and the misperceptions[…]

In The Causes and Consequences of COVID-19 Misperceptions: Understanding the Role of News and Social Media, Aengus Bridgman, Peter John Loewen, Derek Ruths, Oleg Zhilin, Eric Merkley, Taylor Owen, and Lisa Teichmann argue that comparatively[…]

In Fatih Gurcan, Nergiz Ercil Cagiltay & Kursat Cagiltay research paper Mapping Human-Computer Interaction Research Themes and Trends from Its Existence to Today: A Topic Modeling-Based Review of past 60 Years, we take a deep[…]

In Human-Computer Interaction: Psychology as a Science of Design, John Carroll asserts that HCI is the intersection between psychology and the social sciences as well as computer science and technology. John discusses the emergence of[…]

In Human-Computer Interaction: Psychology as a Science of Design, John M. Carroll argues that human-computer interaction (HCI) is a science of design that illustrates the possibilities of understanding and supporting human beings through technology. Furthermore,[…]

In the article Human-Computer Interaction, Dix, Finlay, Abowd, and Beale discuss how accurately understanding human perception and capabilities can help software designers create more interactive systems. These studies consist of complex analysis’ that study human[…]

In Section 2 of Being Human: Human Computer Interaction in the Year 2020, Harper reflects on the major ways our interactions with technology are changing and the impact of these transformations on society. The five[…]

In Being Human: Human-Computer Interaction in the Year 2020, Harper, Rodden, Rogers and Sellen discuss and predict what they believe to be the future of technology, or at least up until 2020. This piece exemplifies[…]

In Gurcan et al.’s Mapping Human-Computer Interaction Research Themes and Trends from Its Existence to Today: A Topic Modeling-Based Review of Past 60 Years, human-computer interactions (HCI) are defined, explored, and researched.   Human-computer interaction[…]

Gurcan argues that a model using semantic content analysis can uncover how the topics of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) have changed since the 1960s. This method is different from previous studies because it uses natural language[…]

In Human-Computer Interaction, Dix, Finlay, Abowd, and Beale argue that, to maximize interactivity, software designers should create interfaces that are as intuitive as possible and also minimize opportunities for careless mistakes. The introduction serves to[…]

In Do women and extroverts perceive interactivity differently than men and introverts? Role of individual differences in responses to HCI vs. CMC interactivity, Yan Huang, S. Shyam Sundar, Zhiyao Ye, and Ariel Celeste Johnson conduct[…]

In an experiment aimed to determine the differences in interactivity perception amongst men/women and introverts/extroverts, strides were made in terms of understanding how individual differences impact how one interacts with computerized systems. The beginning of[…]

In Sundar’s Theorizing Interactivity’s Effects, he discusses how interactivity can be theorized in three different ways: behavioral, attitudinal, and cognitive. The essay is broken down into these three sections and he goes into depth on[…]

In Section 2 of Being Human: Human Computer Interaction in 2020, Harper shows major ways in which the way we interact with technology is changing, and how these changes have larger impacts on society. Harper explains[…]

In Do women and extroverts perceive interactivity differently than men and introverts? Role of individual differences in response to GCI vs. CMC interactivity, Yan Huang, Shyam Sundar, Zhiyao Ye and Arial Celeste Johnson show that[…]

In Interactivity: A Concept Explication, public relations and political communication professor Spiro Kousis argues that the interactivity of communication technologies over time has increased the number of channels through which people communicate using technology. By surveying relevant[…]

In Theorizing Interactivity’s Effects, Shyam Sundar demonstrates some developing theories about effects of interactivity, especially in the environment of web-based mass communication. The author asserts that interactivity is an attribute of the technology and not[…]

If you had to relate the internet to a specific emotional feeling, what would that feeling be? In Effects of Web Interactivity: A Meta-Analysis, Fan Yang and Fuyuan Shen argue that the use of the[…]

In What Motivates Health Information Exchange in Social Media? The Roles of the Social Cognitive Theory and Perceived Interactivity, Hsien-Cheng Lin and Chun-Ming Chang analyze the factors of health information exchange and the different types[…]

In What Motivates Health Information Exchange in Social Media? The Roles of Social Cognitive Theory and Perceived Interactivity, Hsien-Cheng Lin and Chun-Ming Chang argue that the exchange of health information online is strongly affected by[…]

In Interactivity: A Concept Explication, Kiousis argues that the ongoing influx of new communication technologies has redefined, reworked, and reinvented many traditional concepts in mass communications. Kiousis begins his project by providing a general background[…]

Hsien-Cheng Lin and Chun-Ming Chang conducted a web-based survey on Taiwanese Facebook users to research the exchange of health information on social media. In What motivates health information exchange in social media? The roles of[…]

In Effects of Web Interactivity: A Meta-Analysis, Yang argues that cognition, enjoyment, attitude, recall, and behavioral intention are all correlated to the level of interactivity with the web. It is noted that there have been studies related[…]

In Networked Interactivity, Rafaeli argues that interactivity, or the degree to which messages relate to one another and to previous messages, plays a role in explaining how computer mediated groups stick together, but that communication[…]

In Theorizing Interactivity’s Effects, S. Shyam Sundar shows not only that interactivity is an attribute of technology rather than of the media user, but that it has behavioral, attitudinal, and cognitive effects as well. These[…]

In “Theorizing Interactivity’s Effects”, Sundar both explains and asserts the point that interactivity within the media has behavioral, attitudinal, and cognitive effects. These impacts are both positive and negative, however, through the data provided in[…]

In The Social Media Ecology: User Perceptions, Strategies and Challenges Xuan Zhao, Cli Lampe, and Nicole B. Ellison argue that when sharing anything on social media, people simultaneously consider both their “audience” and their “content”[…]

In Communication Channels and Word of Mouth: How the Medium Shapes the Message, Jonah Berger and Raghuram Iyengar show that different modalities of communication have different synchronicity; compared to oral communication, written communication leads people to[…]

In Communication Channels and Word of Mouth: How the Medium Shapes the Message, Jonah Berger and Raghuram Iyengar argue that messages can be (and are) different depending on what communication channel is being utilized. Specifically,[…]

In The Medium is the Message, philosopher of communication Marshall McLuhan argues that the content of communication is actually less important than the form through which it is communicated. By choosing to focus on the medium, McLuhan[…]

McLuhan’s “The medium is the message” is an interesting take. Upon first glance, I wasn’t entirely sure what he meant by this. However, the notion that the way a message is delivered has an impact[…]

In “The Medium is the Message”, Marshall McLuhan argues that the personal and social consequences of mediums outweigh the effects of messages themselves. In simple terms, McLuhan argues that the way that information is presented[…]

In Technology, Culture, and the World Cup, Vigo discusses the impact technology has on us individually as well as a society. Specifically, Vigo argues that technological advancement has the power to negatively impact the culture[…]

In BBC’s Medium is the Message, Marshall McLuhan offers a very interesting perspective on how what we say is affected by the medium in which it is told. Marshall McLuhan, a philosopher of communication theory, coined[…]

In Technology, Culture and the World Cup, Virgo presents a rather pessimistic perspective on technology through the lens of the 1986 World Cup in the sense of the power it holds in demolishing culture and[…]