Computer mediated discussion and attitude polarization

• Published in: Shinrigaku kenkyū Vol. 73; no. 4; pp. 352 - 357
• Main Authors: Shiraishi, Takashi, Endo, Kimihisa, Yoshida, Fujio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Japanese
• Published: Japan The Japanese Psychological Association 2002
• Subjects: Adult; Computer Communication Networks; computer mediated communication; Control Groups; decision making; Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; Female; group polarization; Group Processes; Humans; Male; social context cues; status equalization

This study examined the hypothesis that computer mediated discussions lead to more extreme decisions than face-to-face (FTF) meeting. Kiesler, Siegel, & McGuire (1984) claimed that computer mediated communication (CMC) tended to be relatively uninhibited, as seen in ‘flaming’, and that group dec...