Anonymity in computer-mediated collaboration can produce a stronger group identity than non-anonymous face-to-face situations¶
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q2 i? In anonymous situations group members can develop an even stronger group identity than in non-anonymous face-to-face situations, because anonymity hides member heterogeneity and focuses attention on the group as a whole. → Cress 2015
Evidence¶
Cress 2015¶
Cress, U., Stahl, G., Ludvigsen, S., & Law, N. (2015). The core features of CSCL: Social situation, collaborative knowledge processes and their design. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 10, 109-116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11412-015-9214-2
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Narrative review passage in which the editors report, citing Cress 2005 and Postmes et al. 2001, that "anonymous situations" can yield "an even stronger group identity" than face-to-face settings; no effect size is printed.
"It was also found that in anonymous situations group members can develop an even stronger group identity than in non-anonymous face-to-face situations"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Identity — outcome: instruction changes it
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Anonymity in computer-mediated collaboration can produce a stronger group identity than non-anonymous face-to-face situations |
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Anonymity in computer-mediated collaboration can produce a stronger group identity than non-anonymous face-to-face situations |
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