Review: Joachim R. Höflich (2003). Mensch, Computer und Kommunikation. Theoretische Verortungen und empirische Befunde [Man, Computer, Communication. Theoretical Positions and Empirical Findings]

Authors

  • Jan Schmidt Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-5.2.620

Keywords:

computer-mediated communication, computer frames, uses-and-gratification approach, virtual community, mailbox, online-newspaper

Abstract

Joachim R. HÖFLICH presents a theory of the institutionalization of computer-mediated communication that centers on the user and his/her expectations. "Computer frames", consisting of rules and routines for the appropriate use of a medium and its applications as a tool for information, public discussion or interpersonal communication, structure the single usage episodes as well as the users' expectations. Drawing on a variety of data on the development of the Newspaper-Mailbox "Augsburg Newsline" in the Mid-Nineties, HÖFLICH demonstrates the usefulness of his conceptual framework for empirical analysis. His book is, therefore, a valuable contribution to the field of online research in social and communication science alike. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs040297

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Author Biography

Jan Schmidt, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

Dipl.Soz. Jan SCHMIDT hat in Bamberg und Morgantown, WV (USA) Soziologie studiert. Seit Anfang 2000 arbeitet er an der Forschungsstelle "Neue Kommunikationsmedien" der Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg in verschiedenen Forschungsprojekten. Seine Dissertation behandelt die Konstitution des lokalen Raums im Internet. In FQS hat er zuletzt einen Rezensionsaufsatz zur "Raumwirksamkeit neuer Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien" (http://www.qualitative-research.net/fqs-texte/4-02/4-02review-schmidt-d.htm) veröffentlicht.

Published

2004-05-31

How to Cite

Schmidt, J. (2004). Review: Joachim R. Höflich (2003). Mensch, Computer und Kommunikation. Theoretische Verortungen und empirische Befunde [Man, Computer, Communication. Theoretical Positions and Empirical Findings]. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.17169/fqs-5.2.620