A Comparison of Social Influences and Rational Approaches to E-Mail Use.

Abstract

This analysis of a random sample survey sought to determine what impact social influence, personal experience and perceived electronic mail characteristics have on electronic mail use. With the increasing predominance of computers and computer-mediated communication, electronic mail usage is becoming an important means of communication within and among organizations. Electronic mail may also become an important way organizations can communicate with individuals in their communities. Previous research has suggested electronic mail provides many benefits and conveniences over previous means of communication. -BKA

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA292203

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Dewerth

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Electronic Mail
  • Electronic Messaging
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Literature Surveys
  • Personal Computers
  • Psychology
  • Research Facilities
  • Surveys
  • Theses

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics