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Turn-Taking in Face-to-Face Conversations: A Proposed Theory of Chair Swiveling

Creator:

Smith, Lyshuand R.

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The purpose of this thesis is to propose swiveling behavior as a potential speech transitioning device and to discuss the methodology behind qualitative and quantitative analysis of swivels in relation to subjects’ partners. Due to the impacts of gaze and body orientation direction on speech transitioning, it is deduced that,...

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Honors College Thesis

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An Examination of the Equilibrium Theory of Intimacy in Dyadic Interactions

Creator:

Almuaybid, Ameer J.

Abstract:

Videotapes of 90 dyadic interactions from Sommer and Bernieri (2015) were examined to assess verbal and nonverbal intimacy. Verbal intimacy (self-disclosing statements) and nonverbal intimacy behaviors (face gaze, distance, body orientation, and forward lean) were coded in every interaction. It was hypothesized that verbal intimacy (self-disclosure) would increase over time...

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Masters Thesis
Encoding Accuracy in Interpersonal Relationships : A New Measure of Encoding Ability

Creator:

Raymond, Alyssa M.

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The ability to accurately convey an intended nonverbal emotional message is critical for competent interpersonal functioning. To examine encoding ability, a replication of Noller’s (1980) study employing content standard methodology was conducted. This method is essentially an acting task where participants are given a hypothetical social scene within which they...

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Masters Thesis