http://hdl.handle.net/10027/8686 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:15:12 GMT 2013-05-25T15:15:12Z http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9894 Examining Chinese Gift-giving Behavior from the Politeness Theory Perspective Feng, Hairong; Chang, Hui-Ching; Holt, Richard This study examines how power, social distance, and ranking of imposition specified in Brown and Levinson's politeness theory influence positive and negative politeness strategies used in Chinese gift-giving. We utilize a 2 x 2 x 2 repeated measure within subject design. Responses from 152 Chinese were subjected to analyses of repeated measure ANOVAs. Results revealed significant main effects and interaction effects for power, social distance, and ranking of imposition on politeness strategies in Chinese gift-giving behaviors. Theoretical and practical implications of the results and future research directions are discussed. Post print version of article may differ from published version. This is an electronic version of an article published in Feng HR, Chang HC, Holt R. Examining Chinese gift-giving behavior from the politeness theory perspective. Asian Journal of Communication. 2011;21(3):301-317. Asian Journal of Communication is available online at: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/ DOI: 10.1080/01292986.2011.559257 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9894 2011-01-01T06:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9672 Scholarly Publishing and the Internet: A NM&S Themed Section Jankowski, Nicholas; Jones, Steven As co-editors of this themed section of New Media & Society, we introduce the four articles comprising the section and briefly address facets of the changes transpiring in scholarly publishing and, more generally, scholarly communication. A plethora of issues and developments is related to this transformation and we suggest the diversity and challenges involved. We mention one development in more detail, enhanced publishing, and conclude with promising inroads for theoretical understanding and empirical investigation of how scholarly publishing and communication are evolving. Note: This is a pre-publication version of the text introducing the New Media & Society themed section on scholarly publishing. The published version of this text, together with the four articles, are available at SAGE OnlineFirst, and the print version of the collection is scheduled for publication in May 2013 (Volume 15, Number 3); see SAGE site for NM&S. Please consult the published version for citation purposes. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9672 2013-01-01T06:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9582 Taxis, Technology, and Transmigrants: Communication Practices of Chicago's Immigrant Taxi Drivers In this study the notions of community and globalization were explored among immigrant taxi drivers in Chicago and the role of communication technologies in their work and personal lives. Using qualitative methods I found that this community exists by way of a combination of strong and weak ties, which are linked through communication technology and immobile places that support face-to-face communication. The cell phone was a key technology used by drivers to empower themselves with greater access to job-related information. However, their cell phone connections were relatively ethnocentric, and I argue that drivers may be missing the opportunity to develop ties with other ethnic groups and further empower themselves to influence industry structure and policy in their favor. This finding is important for social research and society because it reflects a possible pattern in human behavior towards a preference for insularity despite globalization’s push toward mobility, migration, and diversity of communities. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9582 2012-12-13T06:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9569 The Effects of Facebook “Stalking” on Romantic Partners’ Satisfaction, Jealousy, and Insecurity This study, conducted from January to February 2011, is comprised of the responses of 244 undergraduates in the Communication department at a large urban Midwestern university. These respondents completed a 42-item instrument, which ranged from items about their Facebook usage habits to their levels of satisfaction (Hendrick, 1988), dependency and insecurity (Attridge, Berscheid, & Sprecher, 1998), and jealousy (Pfeiffer & Wong, 1989) in their romantic relationships. Results indicated that individuals who experienced decreases in relational satisfaction and increases in jealousy and insecurity were more likely to lurk or engage in behavioral jealousy (aggressive lurking behaviors). Respondents who reported increased insecurity placed higher importance on the use of Facebook in relationship maintenance. While not all hypotheses were supported, this study represents a significant step forward in understanding how romantic relationships may be impacted by the use of Facebook. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10027/9569 2012-12-13T06:00:00Z