[Air-l] Internet Modes of Experience

[Christopher Helland]

Hi List,

In 1998 Annette Markham published "Life Online:
Researching Real Experience in Virtual Space."

One aspect of her study analyzed how people perceived
the Internet as different forms of/or modes of
experience.  It was viewed as a tool, a place, or a
state of being.

The study was completed several years ago--before the
development of broadband technologies and also the
wide spread adoption of "Unlimited Use" always active
Internet connections (no more dial up--no more jamming
up phone lines, etc.).   I am guessing that because of
these technological developments more people are
perceiving the Internet as a place or a state of
being. 

Have there been any more recent studies along the same
lines as Markham?  Has the perception of the medium
begun to change due to technological developments that
have increased accessibility ?

Thanks for your help--Happy Holidays,

Chris


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Christopher Helland
My Web Space http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~chelland/index.html
Doctoral Candidate
Centre for the Study of Religion
University of Toronto

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