Predictors of text messaging use, satisfaction, and affinity

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Abstract

New media affects the way we communicate among our friendship circle and with the outside world. We have the capability to be connected at all times. Text message is a popular communication device that has the speed of the Internet and the portability of the telephone. This paper assess communication apprehension, extroversion, loneliness, and unwillingness to communicate and their relationship with text messaging use, satisfaction and affinity.

Authors

• Kevin Pearce, Bryant University

• Katie Sojkowski, Bryant University

• Jessica Miles, Bryant University