Transactive Memory Systems and Shared Situation Awareness: a World of Warcraft Experiment
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The article discusses the connection between two team mental models – Transactive Memory System and Shared Situation Awareness in virtual, synchronous ad-hoc mission teams. It is argued that both models are interdependent. The research conducted follows a qualitative but experimental approach utilizing the exciting game World of Warcraft as platform. Interesting communication patterns and in-depth analyses of teams playing World of Warcraft are offered.
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