The Relationship between Computer-Mediated-Communication Competence, Apprehension, Self-Efficacy, Perceived Confidence, and Social Presence

The purpose of this study was to create a model for examining the relationships between computer-mediated-communication (CMC) apprehension, CMC skill, and CMC presence. Using structural-equation modeling, the study found that CMC apprehension and CMC skill negatively corelated with each other (− .36...

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Published in:The Southern communication journal 2007-11, Vol.72 (4), p.355-378
Main Authors: Wrench, Jason S., Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Communication
Computer mediated communication
Confidence
Correlation analysis
Perceptions
Studies
Virtual environments
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to create a model for examining the relationships between computer-mediated-communication (CMC) apprehension, CMC skill, and CMC presence. Using structural-equation modeling, the study found that CMC apprehension and CMC skill negatively corelated with each other (− .36). Furthermore, CMC apprehension was not shown to relate to CMC presence (− .09), but CMC presence was shown to be impacted by CMC skill (.41). Increased skill in virtual environments likely enhances perceptions of presence in CMC.
ISSN:1041-794X
1930-3203
DOI:10.1080/10417940701667696