The Effects of Anonymity in Group Discussions Using Various Gender Compositions

• In Event: Considering the Role of Group Composition and Group Context

Abstract

This study examined whether anonymity reduces the level of attraction among groups with different gender compositions. The experiment assigned participants into six different groups. The groups communicated via Face to Face (FtF) or Computer Mediated Communication (CMC). In each setting, there were male-only groups, female-only groups, and mixed-gender groups. Gender identity was activated through using an actual gender-related case and four discussion questions

Authors

• Kris Murniadi, Kent State University

• Larry Caillouet, Western Kentucky University