Tsikerdekis, Michail. "The effects of perceived anonymity and anonymity states on conformity and groupthink in online communities: AW ikipedia study." Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology 64.5 (2013): 1001-1015.

This study investigates the impact of anonymity on groupthink and conformity within the context of online groups, specifically within the English-language Wikipedia community. The research distinguishes between actual states of anonymity and individuals' perceptions of it, aiming to understand how these factors influence a person's propensity to conform to the majority opinion in a group decision-making process. The findings suggest that while individuals' perceptions of anonymity vary according to their anonymity state, the degree of anonymity does not significantly affect their likelihood to conform to group opinion. These insights lead to recommendations for software engineers involved in designing online community platforms, emphasizing the nuanced role of anonymity in shaping group dynamics and decision-making.