[chisigmail] IDG seminar: Rethinking computer mediated social support

[Frank Vetere]

You are cordially invited to the IDG Seminar ... 


PRESENTER:  Shawn Ashkanasy

TITLE: Rethinking computer mediated social support: An analysis of the
social and structural aspects of help exchanges in online cancer
communities

VENUE: University of Melbourne, IDEA LAB, level 4, 111 Barry Street,
Carlton

DATE and TIME: Friday 7th March  2008, 3-4 pm

ABSTRACT:
I will address current research in the area of computer mediated social
support, specifically in the area of cancer communities. Having
established the domain of research, I will outline my intended PhD
study, whereby introducing Tajfel and Turners theory of "social
identity" and how this provides a valuable construct through which to
better understand computer mediated social support and the link between
social structure, group support and help exchanges. I will conclude with
a discussion of my proposed methodological approach, significant
interpersonal and intergroup mechanisms and how they influence online
help exchanges and their role in building online social support systems.


BIO:
Shawn is PhD student at the Department of Information Systems. He is
supervised by Frank Vetere and Graeme Shanks. 


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