Gender differences in mediated communication: Women connect more than do men

Authors:
Amanda M. Kimbrough;Rosanna E. Guadagno;Nicole L. Muscanell;Janeann Dill
Affiliations:
University of Alabama, Department of Communication Studies, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States;National Science Foundation, Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, Arlington, VA, United States;University of Alabama, Department of Psychology, Tuscaloosa, AL, United States;Institute for Interdisciplinary Art and Creative Intelligence, (Think Tank), Boston, MA, United States
Venue:
Computers in Human Behavior
Year:
2013

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Abstract

Past research in gender differences in the overall Internet use has been contradictory. Some asserted men used it more than women, while others asserted there were no gender difference. Both camps concluded that men and women differed in their motivation and utilization of time spent online. The purpose of the present research was to take a contemporary look at these gender differences. Using an online survey, we asked participants about their experiences with multiple forms of mediated communication: social networking sites, e-mail, video calls, instant messaging, texting, and phone calls. Our results indicated that women, compared to men, are generally more frequent mediated communication users. Compared to men, women prefer and more frequently use text messaging, social media, and online video calls. These results suggest that the nature of mediated social interaction is changing.