The use of chat by Greek students. (2nd June 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tsarouchas, Vasileios C.; Economides, Anastasios A.
• Is Part Of: International journal of advanced media and communication. Volume 2:Number 2(2008)
• Page Start: 209
• Page End: 220
• Publication Date: 2008-06-02
• Subjects: onine chat -- Greece -- internet usage -- internet relationships -- online communication -- real time communication -- synchronous communication -- virtual life -- virtual relationships; Multimedia communications -- Periodicals; Multimedia systems -- Periodicals; 384.38
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-4613

Abstract

Greek students are familiar with chat and its features but they also expect new and more advanced features. Most of them use MSN every day for file transfer and communication with friends who live far from them. However, they are concerned about security and convenience of use. Their biggest worries are the pretension of other users and the fact that someone could possibly try to take advantage of them. Most of them select a chat-mate by his nickname and hide their personal data when they chat about erotic issues. Finally, most of them chat about sports, gossip and erotic issues.