Handbook of New Media: Social Shaping and Consequences of ICTs

Abstract

Tr.t[litionally, smal l groups have been def ined by rI,t,SIrchcrs as collectives ranging from a minimum III I:‘XI. and in most cases three, to a maximum of 15 UI \\(I rneinbcrs (cf. McGrath, 1984). Members of!rllops have interdependent goals, are acquainted VII/ ~ and interact with one another and have a sense of hslon;ing. Recent developments in digital com-mlinication technologies have brought about a mdlcal change in our collective notion of what con-Mules a group. Members of groups no longer need IO hc formally constituted or to be co-present (in time ‘ or place) to collaborate, share information or joo:rliLe. Ins tead new technologies fac i l i ta te the crulion. inaintenance and dissolution of groups XIIOII ~ individuals who use different devices (such a \\ ~)hones. mobiles, laptops, personal digital assis-

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