Student Perceptions Of Peer Credibility Based On Email Addresses

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate students perceptions of their peers credibility based on email addresses. The survey was conducted at a community college in Michigan where all students were registered and actively taking at least one course. The survey results show that a students selection of an email address does influence other students perception of their credibility. An email address that consists of a nickname reduces the students perception of peer credibility.