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Growing Up Internet: A Qualitative Case Study of a Long-Term Relationship of a Teenage Girl Mentored by a Middle-Aged Woman in the On-line World

Tomko, Carrie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1195154423

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2007, Master of Arts, University of Akron, Communication.
Employing the Uses and Gratification Theory, this qualitative case study explores a long-term, Internet relationship between a young girl and a middle-aged woman. Analysis of archived on-line messages, as well as an on-line interview and a personal diary, were used to gather the data. Using a systematic coding method for this triangulated approach to research, five reoccurring themes emerged from the data. These five themes offered explanation to the uses and gratifications of the two individuals in this case study. The data showed that the on-line participants sought dependable relationships, free expression, advice, affirmation of body image, and entertainment over the course of their eight-year, on-line relationship. These motivations were grounded in the Uses and Gratification Theory.
Kathleen Endres (Advisor)
54 p.
Mass Communications
Mentoring; Internet; Uses and Gratifications; On-line; Communication

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  • Tomko, C. (2007). Growing Up Internet: A Qualitative Case Study of a Long-Term Relationship of a Teenage Girl Mentored by a Middle-Aged Woman in the On-line World [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1195154423

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Tomko, Carrie. Growing Up Internet: A Qualitative Case Study of a Long-Term Relationship of a Teenage Girl Mentored by a Middle-Aged Woman in the On-line World. 2007. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1195154423.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Tomko, Carrie. "Growing Up Internet: A Qualitative Case Study of a Long-Term Relationship of a Teenage Girl Mentored by a Middle-Aged Woman in the On-line World." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1195154423

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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