A model of Social Eavesdropping in Communication Networks
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| Conclusion Developing a theoretical model of social eavesdropping is critical at this time for three reasons. First, although many scholars have developed useful models of information gathering and uncertainty management, social eavesdropping itself has not been explicated from asocial science perspective. Second, social network analysis is becoming more common and useful in communication research. Including social eavesdropping ties in network analyses may provide additional insight into the nature of information flow and network outcomes like virality. Finally, new technologies allow people to eavesdrop in new ways never before imagined. No longer are we only confined to eavesdropping in the physical presence of others. Whether one peers into the personal conversation of others in messages on social media or uses technology to listen in on a conversation faraway, these behaviors are now possible because of technology. The systematic model developed here applies to both offline (either aided by technology or not) and online environments and will assist researchers wishing to explore this unique method of information gathering. References Afifi, WA Weiner, J. L. (2004). Toward a theory of motivated information management. Communication Theory, 14(2), 167–190. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2885.2004.tb00310.x Albers-Miller, ND. Consumer misbehavior Why people buy illicit goods. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 16(3), 273–287. doi:10.1108/07363769910271504 Anderson, M. H. (2008). Social networks and the cognitive motivation to realize network opportunities A study of managers information gathering behaviors. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 29(1), 51–78. doi:10.1002/job.459 3720 Bighash, Alexander, Hagen, and Hollingshead International Journal of Communication 14(2020) Archea, J. (1977). The place of architectural factors in behavioral theories of privacy. Journal of Social Issues, 33(3), 116–137. doi:10.1111/j.1540-4560.1977.tb01886.x Bates, M. J. (2002). Toward an integrated model of information seeking and searching. New Review of Information Behaviour Research, 3(1), 1–15. Retrieved from https://pages.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/bates/articles/info_SeekSearch-i-030329.html Berger, CR. Strategic and nonstrategic information acquisition. Human Communication Research, 28(2), 287–297. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2958.2002.tb00809.x Berger, CR Calabrese, R. J. (1975). Some explorations in initial interaction and beyond Toward a developmental theory of interpersonal communication. Human Communication Research, 1(2), 99–112. doi:10.1111/j.1468-2958.1975.tb00258.x Bimber, B, Flanagin, A. J, & Stohl, C. (2005). Reconceptualizing collective action in the contemporary media environment. Communication Theory, 15(4), 365–388. doi:10.1111/j.1468- 2885.2005.tb00340.x BliegeBird, R, Smith, E, Alvard, M, Chibnik, M, Cronk, L, Giordani, L, . . . Bird, R. (2005). Signaling theory, strategic interaction, and symbolic capital. Current Anthropology, 46(2), 221–248. doi:10.1086/427115 Borgatti, SP, Brass, DJ Halgin, D. S. (2014). Social network research Confusions, criticisms, and controversies. In DJ. Brass, G. Labianca, A. Mehra, D. S. Halgin, & SP. Borgatti (Eds, Contemporary perspectives on organizational social networks (Vol. 40, pp. 1–29). Bingley, UK Emerald. Borgatti, SP Cross, RA relational view of information seeking and learning in social networks. Management Science, 49(4), 432–445. doi:10.1287/mnsc.49.4.432.14428 Borgatti, SP Lopez-Kidwell, V. (2014). Network theory. In J. Scott & P. J. Carrington (Eds, The SAGE handbook of social network analysis (pp. 40–54). London, UK SAGE Publications. Bradac, J. J. (2001). Theory comparison Uncertainty reduction, problematic integration, uncertainty management, and other curious constructs. Journal of Communication, 51(3), 456–476. doi:10.1111/j.1460-2466.2001.tb02891.x Brands, RA. Cognitive social structures in social network research A review. Journal of Download 409.42 Kb. Share with your friends:
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