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Aspects of presence in telerelating
1Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, USA. heeter@msu.edu
Summary
New communication technologies create unique dimensions of presence for remote interactions, offering features like temporal ubiquity and self-monitoring not possible in person. These advancements enhance telerelating experiences through accessible modern tools.
Area of Science:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Communication Technology
- Sociology of Technology
Background:
- Traditional face-to-face communication has inherent limitations in conveying presence.
- Emerging communication technologies offer novel ways to establish and experience presence remotely.
- Understanding these new dimensions is crucial for effective telerelating.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the novel dimensions of presence afforded by modern communication technologies for telerelating.
- To analyze concepts such as temporal ubiquity, self-monitoring, and anonymity in remote interactions.
- To demonstrate these concepts using examples from currently available, affordable technologies.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of presence in telerelating.
- Exploration of features like history, temporal/spatial ubiquity, self-monitoring, progressive embodiment, anonymity, and involuntary feedback.
- Illustration through case examples of present-day communication technologies.
Main Results:
- Communication technologies enable unique dimensions of presence, including temporal and spatial ubiquity.
- Features like self-monitoring, progressive embodiment, anonymity, and involuntary feedback redefine remote interaction dynamics.
- Affordable technologies already provide platforms for these advanced forms of telerelating.
Conclusions:
- Modern communication technologies significantly expand the possibilities for presence in telerelating.
- These technologies introduce new interactional dynamics and user experiences.
- The exploration highlights the potential of accessible tools to transform remote social interactions.
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