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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Matthews, Amanda Robyn URN etd-07162006-212519 Title The Technological Insularity Scale: A Scale Development Degree Master of Arts Department Psychology Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Dr. Dawn M. Gondoli Committee Chair Dr. Alexandra F. Corning Committee Member Dr. Anre Venter Committee Member Keywords
- scale development
- psychology
- technology
- psychological distance
- media
Date of Defense 2006-07-06 Availability unrestricted Abstract Technological insularity is defined as a psychological construct associated with technology-mediated communication in which the communicator is more isolated from and less mindful of the recipients or intended audience when engaged in computer-mediated communications than when engaged in face-to-face conversations. The development and administration of a scale, the “Technological Insularity Scale,” or “TIS,” which measures the construct “technological insularity,” is explained here. The psychometric quality of the TIS is supported by results of a factor analysis, and relationships found between the scale and social desirability, empathy, and social isolation scales. This study contributes the understanding of technology’s implications for personal and societal behavior. Implications for theory and research are discussed.Files
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