Social Information Processing theory

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Social Information Processing (SIP) theory is an interpersonal communication theory that suggests that online interpersonal relationship development might require more time to develop than traditional face-to-face relationships.

Once they become established, online personal relationships demonstrate the same relational dimensions and qualities as face to face relationships. Online personal relationships may help facilitate relationships that would not be formed in face to face world due to intergroup differences.