“It's the American Lifestyle!”: An Investigation of Text Messaging by College Students

Revisiting Instructor Misbehaviors: A Revised Typology and Development of a Measure

“…At the same time, technology has affected how students choose to communicate in the classroom, which likely influences their interpretation of what they consider to be an instructor misbehavior. Not only do students expect to be able to use their own technological devices in the classroom (Finn & Ledbetter, 2013) and report that they use their cell phones and computers during class (Bjorklund & Rehling, 2010), but also they recognize that they use these devices for reasons other than learning, such as combatting the boredom they experience in class, attempting to remain connected with their peers, and passing the time (Kelly et al, 2012). Therefore, it is likely that these classroom technologies that were not available in 1991 play an important role in how students perceive and respond to their instructors' communication behaviors, particularly if instructors do not allow students to use technology or if instructors themselves appear to be technologically illiterate or unable to use the technology appropriately and effectively.…”

24. The transformation of everyday talk: The impact of communication technology on notions of communication competence

“…Digital media vary in the cues they offer, with text-based media (e.g., instant messaging, text messaging) presenting fewer cues than media that enable visual and/or auditory cues (e.g., telephone, Skype conversations). Focus group participants in the Kelly et al (2012b) study felt that the few cues available in the exchange of text messages produced misunderstanding and that this was a common problem. On the other hand, they also reported that fewer cues reduced awkwardness and inhibition, as has been found in other research (Kelly et al 2004;Pierce 2009;Roberts, Smith, and Pollock 2000).…”

“…Most discussions of communication media include this dimension (e.g., Baym 2010; Kelly et al 2012b;Ramirez et al 2008), although some scholars claim that it is more accurate to consider synchronous-asynchronous as a continuum (Baron 2008;Kelly et al 2010;Rettie 2009). Scholars and study participants alike have identified advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous media.…”

“…Communication channels also vary in their cue richness or amount of nonverbal and social context cues they carry (Baym 2010;Kelly et al 2012b;Ramirez et al 2008;Walther and Bazarova 2008). FtF communication is generally thought to provide the most cues, providing interactants with more information for interpreting and conveying meaning and identity.…”

“…Scholars and study participants alike have identified advantages and disadvantages of synchronous and asynchronous media. For instance, asynchronicity provides more time for strategic self-presentation (Baym 2010;Kelly et al 2012b). On the other hand, time delays between messages can be awkward and can lead to misunderstandings and frustration.…”