Instant Messenger

Instant Messenger Interaction Theory

Explanation of name: Our theory measures the levels of user comfortability and self-disclosure through non-verbal communication by the use of Instant Messenger (IM).

Explanation of how theory was influenced by other theorists: McLuhan’s Technological Determinism

Explanation of how theory was influenced by non-theoretical sources: It came to our attention that communicating through IM allows people to disclose more personal information about themselves.

Description of event/observation: All three of u...