Research on the hyperpersonal model originally described how the substitution of language
for nonverbal cues, necessitated by text-based computer-mediated communication systems …

This chapter reviews the development, status, and future of the social information processing
(SIP) theory and hyperpersonal model of computer‐mediated communication (CMC), and …

As social distancing and lockdown orders grew more pervasive, individuals increasingly
turned to social media for support, entertainment, and connection to others. We posit that …

Internet users are increasingly becoming self-publishing consumers. Applying the Uses and
Gratifications (U&G) perspective, this study investigated how people use TikTok in terms of …

The current study examines the associations of the dark side of social media use and fake
news sharing behavior among social media users. A large cross-sectional data from 1022 …

It is not—unless it triggers feelings of envy. This study uses the framework of social rank
theory of depression and conceptualizes Facebook envy as a possible link between …

Stressful life events are viewed as the leading cause of psychological distress. Self-
disclosure, however, could buffer the deleterious impact of stress on mental health. Recent …

Using Goffman's notions of self-presentation and gender displays, the following study
examines the Instagram feeds of 27 professional athletes to determine how athletes are …

The emergence of location-based real-time dating (LBRTD) apps such as Tinder has
introduced a new way for users to get to know potential partners nearby. The design of the …

In order to better understand the dynamics of user behavior in the sharing economy platform,
a multi-stage study was conducted on how Airbnb hosts articulate themselves online and …