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Small Group Research, Vol. 33, No. 4, 439-465 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/104649640203300403

The Expression of Conflict in Computer-Mediated and Face-To-Face Groups

Elizabeth V. Hobman

University of Queensland, Australia

Prashant Bordia

University of Queensland, Australia, prashant{at}psy.uq.edu.au

Bernd Irmer

University of Queensland, Australia

Artemis Chang

Queensland University of Technology, Australia

This study integrated the research streams of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and group conflict by comparing the expression of different types of conflict in CMC groups and face-to-face (FTF) groups over time. The main aim of the study was to compare the cues-filtered-out approach against the social information processing theory. A laboratory study was conducted with 39 groups (19 CMC and 20 FTF) in which members were required to work together over three sessions. The frequencies of task, process, and relationship conflict were analyzed. Findings supported the social information processing theory. There was more process and relationship conflict in CMC groups compared to FTF groups on Day 1. However, this difference disappeared on Days 2 and 3. There was no difference between CMC and FTF groups in the amount of task conflict expressed on any day.


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