Examining the Pseudonymity of Sports Message Boards and the Subsequent Effects on Levels of Self-Disclosure, Expressing Extreme Opinions, Emotional Flaming, and Fandom

Author

Todd Marver, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Graduation Term

2015

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Communication

Committee Chair

Kevin R. Meyer

Abstract

This study examined how not revealing one's identity (i.e., being pseudonymous) on sports message boards affects levels of self-disclosure, expression of extreme opinions, frequency of emotional flaming, and levels of fandom. Quantitative scales were developed to measure self-disclosure, expressing extreme opinions, emotional flaming, and fandom. After participants read two competing sports message board scenarios (one including a positive message and the other a negative message), they responded to the survey questions.

Access Type

Thesis-Open Access

Recommended Citation

Marver, Todd, "Examining the Pseudonymity of Sports Message Boards and the Subsequent Effects on Levels of Self-Disclosure, Expressing Extreme Opinions, Emotional Flaming, and Fandom" (2015). Theses and Dissertations. 333.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/333

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2015.Marver.T