Social and Psychological Processes in Networked Environments: Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Model

1. AIM OF RESEARCH
   1. Background and Motivation
   2. Objective and Investigative Approach
2. LITERATURE SURVEY
   1. Sociology of Science and Models of The Scientific Enterprise
   2. Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Human Factors
   3. Collective Awareness
   4. Living Systems Theory
3. RESEARCH PLAN
   1. Identify the Preliminary Framework for Investigation
   2. Analysis of Internet Tools and Services
   3. Survey
   4. Formation of Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Model
   5. Evaluation of the Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Models
   6. Simulation Model
   7. Pilot Study
   8. Awareness Maintenance System Design and Implementation
   9. Tracking Diffusion Process of Awareness Maintenance System
   10. 0Observational Study
   11. 1Assessment and Writing Up Results
4. TIME SCHEDULE
5. DISSERTATION STRUCTURE
   1. Motivation
   2. Literature Survey
   3. Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Modeling
   4. Pilot Study
   5. System Design and Implementation of Awareness Support System
      1. System Design of a Awareness Support System
      2. System Implementation of a Awareness Support System
   6. Evaluation of the Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Models
      1. Diffusion Study
      2. Observational Methodology and Design
         1. Studied Communities
         2. Observational Design
      3. Data Collection
      4. Data Analysis and Simulation Model Verification
      5. Discussion
   7. Conclusion
6. REFERENCES

Last update: 2002-03-26 by Lee Chen