Type of Document	Thesis
Author	Yigit, Osman Taner
Author's Email Address	taneryigit@gmail.com
URN	etd-07082005-145007
Title	Emoticon Usage in Task-Oriented and Socio-Emotional Contexts in Online Discussion Boards
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Department of
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Susan Carol Losh Committee Chair Allan Jeong Committee Member Alysia Roehrig-Bice Committee Member
Keywords	Online Discussion Emoticon Contexts
Date of Defense	2005-06-03
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This study aims to understand the frequency of emoticon usage in Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) using discussion boards. It also aims to understand whether the contexts (i.e., socio-emotional versus task oriented contexts) in which emoticons are used make any difference. In addition, this study will examine whether using emoticons in online discussion boards helps communicators to exchange emotions and thus to enhance the message content. The result of the study suggests that participants use more emoticons when they are provided. Participants in socio-emotional contexts use more emoticons than they do in task-oriented contexts. The results of the study also suggest that participants in socio-emotional contexts found emoticons helpful in expressing their ideas and in understanding others’ ideas, and also expressing their feelings and understanding others’ feelings.
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