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We present a qualitative, exploratory study to examine the space of electronic communication (e.g. instant messaging, short message service, email) by Deaf teenagers in the greater Atlanta metro area. We discuss differences and similarities between deaf and hearing teen’s usage of electronic communication mediums. Five common themes: Identity, Connection, Control, Tension, and Convenience were identified from the analysis of the data collected. These themes allow us to explore electronic communication from the “use-centric” view of teenagers who are indifferent to the underlying technology supporting this communication.
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Henderson-Summet, V., Grinter, R.E., Carroll, J., Starner, T. (2007). Electronic Communication: Themes from a Case Study of the Deaf Community. In: Baranauskas, C., Palanque, P., Abascal, J., Barbosa, S.D.J. (eds) Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2007. INTERACT 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4662. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74796-3_33
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