• Dr. Sunanda Premasiri

Although many studies on ‘gossip’ have been undertaken in this country only a very few broad ‘scientific’studies with a ‘theoretical’ background and vision have been done. Through this research, it is expected to establish the need to utilize various research methods adopted in the universal field of gossip. What is anticipated in this research is to enquire how ‘gossip’ on a strong medium of interpersonal information exchange inside the sub- culture of the university operates on a vital element when defining gossip in the Sri Lankan context, the interconnection between gossip and social mass media will be examined. The main focus here will be on how the communicated message impacts on the subject of social functioning.

A very effective interpersonal information exchange within the University sub- culture; an alternative Folkloristic study carried out in relation to Peradeniya university community with special reference to‘Gossip’ .

"A very effective interpersonal information exchange within the University sub- culture; an alternative Folkloristic study carried out in relation to Peradeniya university community with special reference to‘Gossip’ .", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.197-215, January-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1901E24.pdf

"A very effective interpersonal information exchange within the University sub- culture; an alternative Folkloristic study carried out in relation to Peradeniya university community with special reference to‘Gossip’ .", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no. pp197-215, January-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1901E24.pdf