Dr. Michael A. Stefanone
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Assistant Professor |
Degrees:
B.A., University at Buffalo
M.S., Cornell University
Ph.D., Cornell University
Teaches in these programs:
Bachelor of Arts Communication Department
Master of Arts Communication Department
Ph.D. Communication Department
Research Interests:
Dr. Stefanone's main interest lies in group-level computer-mediated communication (CMC), distributed groups and Internet-based communication tools like social networking sites. Utilizing a social network perspective, his research focuses on illuminating group process and situating technology use in social contexts (see recent article from the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication). In addition, his research explores the utility of applying social network analysis to identify structural attributes of participants (i.e., centrality) and the extent to which these attributes relate to consistent individual differences in attitudes and behaviors. Currently, he is building on the theory of instrumental action by exploring individual differences that result in strategic pursuit of social capital.
His research also explores novel uses of CMC technologies like blogs and social network sites, and the effects these tools have on interpersonal relationships. An article in ACM's Hypertext (June, 2008) found a link between reality television consumption and behavior on SNSs like Facebook. Stefanone, Lackaff and Rosen found that reality television consumption predicted the size of user's online social networks, the number of photos shared, and the level of 'promiscuous friending' (the frequency users friend others they haven't actually met). The article is available here.
Recently, Dr. Stefanone published an article in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication linking reality television consumption to a range of web2.0 behaviors including blogging, photo and video sharing.
Finally, to learn more about organ and tissue donation and the grant-funded (HRSA) project Dr. Stefanone is working on in collaboration with Dr. Feeley, visit nydonateslife.org.
Recent Publications
Wang, S., Moon, S., Kwon, K., Evan, C., & Stefanone, M. A. (In Press). Face off: Implications of visual cues on initiating friendship on Facebook. Forthcoming in Computers in Human Behavior.
Rosen, D., Stefanone, M. A., & Lackaff, D. (In Press). Online and Offline Social Networks: Investigating Culturally-Specific Behavior and Satisfaction. Forthcoming in IEEE’s Hawaii International Conference on Systems Science (HICSS), January2010. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Press.
Stefanone, M. A., Lackaff, D., & Rosen, D. (In Press). The Relationship between Traditional Mass Media and ‘Social Media:’ Reality Television as a Model for Social Network Site Behavior. Forthcoming in the Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media.
Stefanone, M. A., Jang, C. Y., & Claes, N. (2009). New media in context: Environmental Cues and Self-Disclosure on Weblogs. Social Computing (IEEE, SocialCom), p.416-423. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Press.
Stefanone, M. A., & Lackaff, D. (2009). Reality Television as a Model for Online Behavior: Blogging, Photo and Video Sharing. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 14(4), 964-987.
Jang, C. Y., & Stefanone, M. A. (2009). Factors Influencing Bloggers' Perceived Identifiability. In the Proceedings of IEEE’s Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI), p.31-36. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Press.
Stefanone, M. A., Lackaff, D., & Rosen, D. (2008). We’re All Stars Now: Reality Television, Web 2.0, and Mediated Identities. In the Proceedings of ACM’s Hypertext and Hypermedia, 107-112. Los Alamitos, CA: IEEE Press.
Stefanone, M. A., & Gay, G. (2008). Structural Reproduction of Social Networks in Computer-Mediated Communication Forums. Journal of Behavior and Information Technology, 27(2), 97-106.
Stefanone, M. A., & Jang, C. Y. (2007). Writing for Friends and Family: The Interpersonal Nature of Blogs. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1), 123-140.
