The effect of interactivity on initial interactions: The influence of information seeking role on computer-mediated interaction

Western Journal of Communication

Volumn 73, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 300-325

  Ramirez, Artemio ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computer Mediated Communication; Information Seeking Role; Initial Interactions; Interactivity; Participant Observer Perspectives

Indexed keywords

EID: 85015817033     PISSN: 10570314     EISSN: 17451027     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10570310903082040     Document Type: Article

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