Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2009):

Online dating in Japan: a test of social information processing theory.

Full Abstract

This study examines the experiences of past and present members of a popular Japanese online dating site in order to explore the extent to which Western-based theories of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and the development of online relationships are relevant to the Japanese online dating experience. Specifically, it examines whether social information processing theory (SIPT) is applicable to Japanese online dating interactions, and how and to what extent Japanese daters overcome the limitations of CMC through the use of contextual and other cues. Thirty-six current members and 27 former members of Match.com Japan completed an online survey. Using issue-based procedures for grounded theory analysis, we found strong support for SIPT. Japanese online daters adapt their efforts to present and acquire social information using the cues that the online dating platform provides, although many of these cues are specific to Japanese social context.

Author information

Author/s: Farrer, James (J); Gavin, Jeff (J);

Affiliation: Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan. j-farrer(-atsign-)sophia.ac.jp

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Cyberpsychology & behavior : the impact of the Internet, multimedia and virtual reality on behavior and society (Cyberpsychol Behav), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 12 (issue 4) : pp 407-12

Dates: Created 2009/07/27; Completed 2009/10/26;

PMID: 19630584, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/26/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adult Communication Courtship - psychology Cross-Cultural Comparison Female Humans Internet Interpersonal Relations

Japan Male Middle Aged Models, Psychological Psychological Theory Reference Values Social Perception Young Adult

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