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Liar, liar! An examination of how open, supportive and honest people are in chat rooms

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Whitty, Monica T. (2002) Liar, liar! An examination of how open, supportive and honest people are in chat rooms. Computers in Human Behavior, 18 (4). pp. 343-352. doi:10.1016/S0747-5632(01)00059-0 ISSN 0747-5632.

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Abstract

This research had two aims. Firstly, to examine availability of emotional support in chat rooms, and secondly, to investigate openness and dishonesty in chat rooms. Three hundred and twenty respondents (160 women and 160 men) filled out the ‘Chat Room Survey’. It was found that people who spend more time in chat rooms were more likely to be open about themselves, receive emotional support, and give emotional support. Women were more likely than men to give emotional support. Men were more likely to than women to lie, and were more likely to lie about their socio-economic status. In contrast, women were more likely than men to lie for safety reasons. This study challenges some past speculations about online relationships, and argues that future research must consider demographic details more when examining interactions on the Internet.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Online chat groups -- Psychological aspects, Online social networks -- Psychological aspects
Journal or Publication Title: Computers in Human Behavior
Publisher: Pergamon
ISSN: 0747-5632
Official Date: 1 July 2002
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1 July 2002Published
Volume: 18
Number: 4
Page Range: pp. 343-352
DOI: 10.1016/S0747-5632(01)00059-0
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 24 April 2017
Date of first compliant Open Access: 24 April 2017

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