Information sharing in online dyadic exchange: A relational dialectic perspective

Ben C.F. Choi*, Zhenhui Jiang, Eugene Yap

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Abstract

Psychological reactions to privacy invasions are important to information sharing in online dyadic exchange. Although previous studies have enriched understanding on cognitive reaction to privacy invasions, rarely have researchers examined the emotional component. This study aims to fill the gap in the literature by examining the effects of cognitive and emotional reactions on information sharing. To develop the research model, we drew on the relational dialectic perspective and social exchange theories to explain the effects of dialectic tensions on information sharing through privacy threats and negative affect. The research model was tested on survey data gathered from 89 actual chat room users. We found that anonymity status, interaction intrusiveness, and disclosure by counterparts affect privacy threats. Interaction intrusiveness and disclosure by counterparts influence negative affect. Additionally, privacy threats and negative affect were found to be important in shaping information sharing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 45th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS-45
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages743-752
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9780769545257
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 45th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2012 - Maui, HI, United States
Duration: Jan 4 2012Jan 7 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
ISSN (Print)1530-1605

Conference

Conference2012 45th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMaui, HI
Period1/4/121/7/12

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Engineering

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