Tuesday
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Cliff Lampe
Nicole Ellison
Charles Steinfield
This study shows that different elements in a user profile have different effects on participation outcomes. Profile fields that enable common points of reference are associated with more "friend" links.
Asimina Vasalou
Adam Joinson
Jeremy Pitt
We show that the individuating properties emitted by online avatars to their owners can increase self-focused attention. In computer-mediated communication, self-focused attention has the ability to effect online behavior.
Jeff Hancock
Catalina Toma
Nicole Ellison
By cross-validating profile information with observed personal characteristics, this study is the first to gauge actual practices of deception in online dating profiles, revealing deceptions to be frequent but small.
Aniket Kittur
Bongwon Suh
Ed Chi
Bryan Pendleton
Characterizes growing conflict and interference costs in Wikipedia, and presents machine learning and visualization tools to support continued growth. Can assist designers in developing and improving collaborative knowledge systems.