self disclosure in virtual relationships

what is self-disclosure

revealing person information to your partner

what does CMC stand for

computer mediated communication

what are the two main theories

reduced cues theory, hyperpersonal model

what is the main idea for the reduced cues theory

CMC relationships are less effective because of the absence of non-verbal cues

what is de-individuation

a loss of identity

why are people more aggressive in online relationships

because they feel less personal responsibility from de-individuation

what does the hyperpersonal model suggest

early self-disclosure in CMC relationships lead to break down

what is the Boom phase of the hyperpersonal model

lots of excitement leading to relationship being more intense and personal

what is the Bust phase of the hyperpersonal model

where the relationship fizzles because of high excitement but low trust

lack of support for reduced cues theory - evaluation

cues in CMC relationships are different - emojis - rather than absent

supporting research for the hyperpersonal model - evaluation

questions and responses in online dating tend to be direct and intimate in comparison to FtF relationships

CMC is multimodal - evaluation

relationships are usually conducted online and offline so these types of communication have to be considered together