Ethnography of Everquest: Fehr's Four Factor Friendship Formation Model in an Online MMORPG Environment
Publication Date
5-2002
Type of Culminating Activity
Thesis
Degree Title
Master of Arts in Communication
Department
Communication
Major Advisor
Ben L. Parker, PhD.
Advisor
V. Marvin Cox, PhD.
Advisor
Heidi M. Reeder, PhD.
Abstract
The Internet has become a virtual place for people to meet and socialize. This ever-expanding electronic universe has opened countless opportunities for potential friendships. Historically, people, academically as well as personally, have questioned whether the Internet could serve as a viable venue for friendship formation. Despite this criticism people are making online friends. This thesis describes such friendship formation potential in its investigation of one online game called Ever Quest.
Recommended Citation
Edmundson, Kimberly, "Ethnography of Everquest: Fehr's Four Factor Friendship Formation Model in an Online MMORPG Environment" (2002). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 1120.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/td/1120