Ain´t misbehavin´: the relationship between writing and social interaction in computer-mediated group (CMG) process

In the study of computer-mediated communication (CMC), it is important to understand the concept of "writing behavior "from the perspective of social interaction and computer-mediated group (CMG) process (CMGP) and development. This work asserts that there is an identifiable relationship between language use and group process and development, as observed in peer pressure in the form of writing behavior, which influences group cohesiveness over time. The relationship that exists between writing and social interaction is explored here in a discussion of the nature of small groups, learning and socio-psychological environments, cooperative learning, electronic and face-to-face social interactions, and group process and development models; it is demonstrated in "writing behaviors" observed in CMC groups illustrating changes in group cohesion as a result of peer pressure lessening over lime.