Social Information Processing (theory)
Social Information Processing Theory (SIP) is an interpersonal communication theory developed by Joseph Walther in 1992 explaining how people get to know one another online, without nonverbal cues, and how they develop and manage relationships in the computer-mediated environment. However, online interpersonal relationship development may require more time to develop than traditional face-to-face (FtF) relationships. Once established, online personal relationships may demonstrate the same relational dimensions and qualities as FtF relationships. Online relationships may help facilitate relationships that would not have formed in the face-to-face world due to intergroup differences, geographic challenges, etc.
Read more about Social Information Processing (theory): A Theory of Online Communication, CMC Vs Face-to-Face, "A SIP Instead of A Gulp", Intimacy, Hyperpersonal Model, Low Warrant Vs. High Warrant, Examples, Criticisms, New Technologies, See Also
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