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In-Person vs. Digital Communication Styles Among Classmates

Megu Kondo, Devina Harminto, Yixing Wang, Yinlin Xie, Batool Al Yousif In the rapidly evolving landscape of communication, the distinction between in-person and digital communication has become a focal point of linguistic and sociocultural studies. This project delves into the nuanced differences in language use, expression, and understanding across these two modes of communication. The […]

college students, emojis, Gen Z, social media, Speech Style, texting

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Decoding Text Messages: Gender Differences in Communication at UCLA

Communications, Language and Gender

Chloe Novinbakht, Kayla Broukim, Donna Yadidi, Shannon Broman, Gabriel Ebrami-Homayun When it comes to understanding the textual differences between men and women, it can often be difficult to compare the two genders and their similarities and differences. You might be asking yourself if our research proves or contradicts general stereotypes about textual communications between genders.

emojis, Emotional expressivity, gender, Language Use, Standard Language, Text Communication, UCLA

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Formality in the UCLA Community: Communication and Self-Expression in the Digital Age

Sociolinguistics

Online communication has undoubtedly brought on more opportunities for misunderstanding. However, the use of linguistic elements such as internet slang and emojis represent the myriad ways that humans expand our linguistic toolbox. Through our research, collected through online surveys and interviews with several members of the UCLA community, we found that formality is shaped by

emojis, formality, Politeness, Technology, virtual

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Expressions of Love and Satisfaction in Long-Distance vs. In-Person Relationships

Communications

Shadi Shans, Eleanor Moheban, Rishika Mehta, David Saidian, Monica Sargsyann As internet relationships become more widespread in the modern world, people are relying on creative methods to display their love digitally. The objective of this study was to investigate which of the two, online or in-person couples, enjoy a stronger sense of relationship satisfaction given

emojis, long-distance, relationship satisfaction, relationships, Technology, texting

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Love Across Cultures: A Comparative Study of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication of Affection in Text Messages Among American and East Asian College Students

Communications

Yoonhye Kim, Yuka Tanaka, Asaka Minami, Eugene Jo, Zivana Ongko Have you ever wondered why a simple text message can be interpreted differently by people from different cultures? We were curious about how cultural differences affect communication in romantic relationships and identify the causes of miscommunication among people from different cultural backgrounds. This study compares

cultural differences, direct language, emojis, pet names, relationships, texting

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Why it’s Really Not You, It’s Them. Hook Up Culture, Explained

Communications

Have you ever wondered why participants of hook-up culture have a hard time communicating with one another? Whether it’s differences in intentions or the usage of different communication styles, it’s likely that they’re not on the same page. As a result of our extensive research, this paper will highlight the reality of hook-up culture and

dating apps, emojis, gender differences, hookup culture, Slang, texting

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