Anonymity makes a difference with online comments, researcher finds
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 14:02
in Psychology & Sociology
In a study titled, "Virtuous or Vitriolic: The Effect of Anonymity on Civility in Online Newspaper Reader Comment Boards," University of Houston assistant professor Arthur D. Santana at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication found a significant correlation between anonymity and civility.