International connectivity: a survey of attitudes about cultural and national differences encountered in computer‐mediated communication

Abstract

We live in a multinational world, one with many languages, cultures, races and nationalities; yet, our nations are separated by geographical, political and cultural differences. In recent years, individuals all over the world have discovered com‐puter‐mediated communication (CMC) as a means of connecting with peers, colleagues and family. CMC and the presence of international CMC networks provide a collaborative atmosphere in which researchers in many fields can bridge the cultural and national differences that separate them. From their home or office computers, they link their minds with contemporaries across the city or across the globe. As the messages are sent and received, individuals are identified and recognized by their user‐ID, and differences in nationality, ethnicity, age, gender and physical ability are not known unless divulged.

Citation

Ryan, R. (1993), "International connectivity: a survey of attitudes about cultural and national differences encountered in computer‐mediated communication", The Electronic Library, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 193-195. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb045230