Boundary enforcement and social disruption through computer-mediated communication
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Abstract
In this paper, I investigate the impact boundary-promoting communication technology -- such as texts, comments, microblogging, and instant messaging -- have on friendships, and arrive at the surprising conclusion that these technologies are, despite appearances, good for personal relationships, and thereby good for us.
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