Schneider S J, Tooley J
Comput Biomed Res. 1986 Jun;19(3):274-81. doi: 10.1016/0010-4809(86)90022-4.
Computer conferencing has become popular as an alternative to face-to-face conferencing in many kinds of organizations. Since users can participate at any time, from any terminal, computer conferencing makes communication very convenient, though many find the medium to be impersonal. This paper discusses the potential of computer conferencing to increase the number of people who participate in self-help groups, such as groups to help people lose weight or stop smoking. The kinds of interactions that make for successful self-help groups might be encouraged by a computer-conferencing format, even though there is no direct, face-to-face contact. The results of a trial smoking-cessation program which employed computer conferencing suggest that computer conferencing could play a useful role in health promotion.
在许多组织中,计算机会议已成为面对面会议的一种流行替代方式。由于用户可以在任何时间从任何终端参与,计算机会议使沟通变得非常便捷,尽管许多人觉得这种媒介缺乏人情味。本文探讨了计算机会议在增加参与自助小组(如帮助人们减肥或戒烟的小组)人数方面的潜力。即使没有直接的面对面接触,计算机会议形式也可能会促进那些有助于自助小组成功的互动类型。一项采用计算机会议的戒烟试验项目结果表明,计算机会议在促进健康方面可以发挥有益作用。