Arachnet Electronic Journal on Virtual Culture v2n04 (September 27, 1994) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/aejvc/aejvc-v2n04-contents The Arachnet Electronic Journal on Virtual Culture __________________________________________________________________ ISSN 1068-5723 September 27, 1994 Volume 2 Number 4 EJVCV2N4 CONTENTS This entire issue is available as EJVCV2N4 PACKAGE Table of Contents _______________________ A Framework for Analyzing the Alternative Methodologies Investigating the Effectiveness of Hypermedia Gary Sadavage Leigh University ges0@Leigh.EDU (Available as SADAVAGE V2N4, 778 lines) This article proposes a framework for analyzing the effciacy of evaluation methodologies used in examining hypermedia. An examination of current research suggests that more systematic and reliable methods need to be established for utilizing the test instruments at our disposal. An examination of the evaluation practices currently in place may lay an initial foundation from which we as instructional technology professionals build stronger research paradigms. I encourage any researcher to use in part or in whole any of the techniques suggested in this article and to not limit themselves to the small scope of the initial framework proposed. QUIRKY REBUSES: "Graphic Accents" in Telecommunications Sandra Katzman Stanford University katzman@leland.stanford.edu (Available as KATZMAN V2N4, 443 lines) Graphic accents in telecommunication could change textual meaning. What is found of innovative use of ASCII characters in textual messages, what does theory suggest, and how could further study proceed? Among hundreds of varieties, depictions of emotion states predominate. Keyboard-generated smiles and frowns ( e.g., ;-) and ;-( ) are listed in books and articles. They are used with textual links. Word-like, these quirky rebuses are nonetheless silent. I draw on theories of mass communication. Cites include the concept of symbols differing from words by DeFleur. Rafaeli provides the useful although slippery term "interactivity": pushing the possibilities of expression in a medium by the arrangement of the sequence of exchanges dependent upon one another. Beniger expands the earlier academic term "sincerity." Hypothetically, apparent casual sincerity available through graphic accents could be exploited in mass-marketing. The psychiatric para-social theory of the mid-century asked how people have the illusion of intimacy. There is an ongoing need for intimacy. An experimental study (Thompsen and Foulger, 1993) indicates that graphic accents inhibit perception of an angry message. Current collaborative research of three researchers including myself is a field experiment--one of three possible methods of investigation. Computer Bulletin Boards, A Support Network For Recovering Drug Addicts Storm King (Available as KING V2N4, 386 lines) The use of computer bulletin boards for information sharing, topic discussions and therapeutic support is a fast growing, widespread phenomena. This paper is a descriptive study of the use of a bulletin board by a population of recovering drug addicts and alcoholics. The reading and writing of messages on these national recovery networks represents a powerful new tool in the treatment of addiction. To determine the effectiveness and usage rates of bulletin boards, the author presents survey results and historical analysis. Fifty-eight percent of recovery network users report having made contact by phone or mail with other users they met on the bulletin boards. The number of hours the bulletin board was used per week was positively correlated with reported improvement in the user's recovery program. The length of time that a user reported being an active member on this bulletin board was also positively correlated with reported recovery program improvement and with the reported frequency that users wrote to the bulletin board seeking support. Research Methods Using Computer Networks Tony Mitchell St. Cloud University tmitchel@tigger.stcloud.msus.edu Marcin Paprzycki University of Texas of the Permian Basin paprzycki_m@gusher.pb.utexas.edu George Duckett Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Australia gduckett@deakin.edu.au (Available as MITCHELL V2N4, 643 lines) The collection of data has always been a major difficulty in doing survey-based research. The advent of global computer networks connecting millions of people opens new possibilities and creates new problems for such research. In this paper we wish to first address means of doing collaborative research using computer networks and, second, describe a method for collecting and disseminating data through computer networks. Relative Effectiveness of Virtual Environment Desensitization and Imaginal Desensitization in the Treatment of Aerophobia Max North Human Computer Interaction Group, Clark Atlantic University max@acm.org Sarah M. North Human Computer Interaction Group, Clark Atlantic University snorth@auc.cua.edu (Available as NORTH V2N4, 235 lines) Aerophobia can be defined as fear of air traveling which is classified under agoraphobia, fear of being in places or situation from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing). Imaginal and in vivo systematic desensitization (SD) have been effective in the treatment of agoraphobia (e.g., aerophobia). Current computer and display technology allows the creation of virtual environments (VEs); VEs can provide an important intermediate step between imaginal systematic desensitization and self-directed maintenance in vivo SD. As in vivo SD provides stimuli for the patient who cannot imagine well, VEs based on stereoscopic head-mounted displays with head-tracking will produce visual and auditory stimuli. Unlike the in vivo technique VEs will allow therapist-assisted SD within the confines of a clinician's office, thus avoiding public embarrassment and violation of patient confidentiality. VE adds the advantage of greater control over graded exposure stimulus parameters and the ability to isolate which virtual stimulus parameters are essential in generating a phobic response, as well as greater efficiency and economy in delivering the equivalent of in vivo exposure within the therapist's office. This study assesses the relative effectiveness of virtual environment imaginal systematic desensitization (VEISD) and imaginal systematic desensitization (ISD) in treatment of aerophobia. The preliminary results of the pilot case studies so far are very encouraging. The Virtual Square ================== edited by James Shimabukuro (jamess@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.Edu) The Virtual Square is devoted to non-refereed opinion columns and essays. CONTENTS ================================================================= Electric Singles George Perreault Gonzaga University (Available as SQUARV2N4 PERREAUL, 228 lines) The Risks To Children Using Electronic Games Valdemar W. Setzer University of Sao Paulo, Brazil vwsetzer@ime.usp.br George E. 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