Publication
Why Distance Matters: Effects on Cooperation, Persuasion and Deception
AbstractIn this study, we examine how geographic distance affects collaboration using computer-mediated communication technology. We investigated experimentally the effects of cooperating partners being in the same or distant city on three behaviors: cooperation, persuasion, and deception using video conferencing and instant messaging (IM). Our results indicate that subjects are more likely to deceive, be less persuaded by, and initially cooperate less, with someone they believe is in a distant city, as opposed to in the same city as them. Although people initially cooperate less with someone they believe is far away, their willingness to cooperate increases quickly with interaction. Since the same media were used in both the far and near city conditions, these effects cannot be attributed to the media, but rather to social differences. This study confirms how CSCW needs to be concerned with developing technologies for bridging social distance, as well as geographic distance.
Download publicationRelated Resources
See what’s new.
2001
Social Affordances: Understanding Technology Mediated Social Networks at WorkComputer-mediated communication (CMC) technology includes messaging…
2022
Can a robot design and build its own infrastructure?Exploring the design process for 3D printing a 5m bridge. …
2022
Missed AU 2022? Watch these sessions from Autodesk ResearchCheck out the Autodesk Research panels and presentations from Autodesk…
Get in touch
Something pique your interest? Get in touch if you’d like to learn more about Autodesk Research, our projects, people, and potential collaboration opportunities.
Contact us