Computer-mediated communication

<p>Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is defined as any human communication that occurs through the use of two or more <a href="/facts/Consumer_electronics/cJ8g9NXh">electronic</a> devices.  While the term has <a href="/facts/Traditionally/5qkV7G2A">traditionally</a> referred to those communications that occur via computer-mediated formats (e.g., <a href="/facts/Instant_messaging/8lwwDyjK">instant messaging</a>, <a href="/facts/Email/6pD9GLtI">email</a>, <a href="/facts/Chat_room/QbFjlYQU">chat rooms</a>, <a href="/facts/Online_forums/bRuqfQfN">online forums</a>, <a href="/facts/Social_network_service/qFIh6VT1">social network services</a>), it has also been applied to  other forms of text-based interaction such as <a href="/facts/Text_messaging/AjCD61SD">text messaging</a>. Research on CMC focuses largely on the social effects of different computer-supported communication technologies. Many recent studies involve Internet-based <a href="/facts/Social_networking/qFIh6VT1">social networking</a> supported by <a href="/facts/Social_software/HMCEXGNV">social software</a>.
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Computer-mediated communication