The Relationship between Computer-Mediated-Communication Competence, Apprehension, Self-Efficacy, Perceived Confidence, and Social Presence

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to create a model for examining the relationships between computer-mediated-communication (CMC) apprehension, CMC skill, and CMC presence. Using structural-equation modeling, the study found that CMC apprehension and CMC skill negatively corelated with each other (− .36). Furthermore, CMC apprehension was not shown to relate to CMC presence (− .09), but CMC presence was shown to be impacted by CMC skill (.41). Increased skill in virtual environments likely enhances perceptions of presence in CMC.

Notes

Note: MUDD stands for Multi-User Dungeon, Domain, or Dimension

*p < .05;

**p < .005;

***p < .0005.

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Notes on contributors

Jason S. Wrench

Jason S. Wrench, State University of New York-New Paltz

Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter

Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter, Texas Tech University.