Graduation Term
3-6-2015
Document Type
Thesis
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.
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
Page Count
109