Vivian P Ta
Biographic Data
| ID | 82438 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Vivian P Ta |
| GIVEN NAMES | Vivian P |
| FAMILY NAME | Ta |
| SIGNATURE | TA V P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lake Forest College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2373-335X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
A Tutorial on Classifying Open-Ended Ethnic-Racial Identity Narratives Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning
Studying how individuals construct a coherent identity has long been constrained by reliance on self-report surveys and labor-intensive qualitative coding, limiting the integration of identity processes with the nuanced content of lived experience. Advances in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) now offer scalable, theoretically-informed tools for analyzing open-ended narratives. This tutorial provides a step-by-step frame…
Empathy Mediates the Link Between Extraversion and Latent Semantic Similarity in Computer-Mediated Discussions of a Politically Contentious Topic: Evidence from Abortion-Related Discourse
Conversations about politically contentious issues often break down due to a lack of shared understanding, with language playing a central role in this failure—particularly in discussions of abortion, one of the most polarizing topics in U.S. public life. Mutual understanding requires that speakers achieve high latent semantic similarity (LSS) by using words in similar ways. While extraversion has been linked to higher LSS, likely due to its asso…
Reasonability-of-force assessments mediate the link between police experience and use-of-force decision making
We examined if experienced officers use less and lower levels of force than less-experienced officers due to differences in reasonability-of-force assessments. Officers observed body-camera videos involving use-of-force, indicated their course of action, and the extent to which several factors were relevant in determining appropriate use-of-force. Experienced officers were more likely to use verbal commands and less-experienced officers were more…
How women promote peace: Gender composition, duration, and frames in conflict resolution
Research shows that the inclusion of women in negotiations and conflict resolution efforts contributes to peaceful solutions to disputes and armed conflict. Yet we know little about how women contribute to peacebuilding. What, specifically, are women doing to help produce more peaceful outcomes? We present evidence from an international bargaining experiment showing that women contribute to peace by seeking more equitable and symmetrical solution…
User Experiences of Social Support From Companion Chatbots in Everyday Contexts: Thematic Analysis
BACKGROUND: Previous research suggests that artificial agents may be a promising source of social support for humans. However, the bulk of this research has been conducted in the context of social support interventions that specifically address stressful situations or health improvements. Little research has examined social support received from artificial agents in everyday contexts. OBJECTIVE: Considering that social support manifests in not on…
Measuring Egocentrism as a Trait-Like Personality Attribute: The Development and Validation of the Egocentrism Scale
Measuring common knowledge: Latent Semantic Analysis, Linguistic Synchrony, and Common Knowledge in International Relations
Common knowledge, also called intersubjectivity, is a core theme in the study of international cooperation and diplomacy. Yet International Relations (IR) lacks a method to systematically measure the degree of common knowledge. Drawing from research in computational linguistics, psychology, and communication, we introduce latent semantic analysis (LSA) to measure common knowledge in specific communicative exchanges between actors. We argue that t…
Associations between language style matching and relationship commitment and satisfaction: An integrative data analysis
Language style matching (LSM) refers to similarity in function word use between two people during a conversation. Previous research has shown that LSM predicts romantic relationship stability, but it remains unknown why LSM is associated with stability. Across five studies from five different labs, we aimed to identify links between LSM and two relationship perceptions strongly associated with stability: commitment and satisfaction. Based on prio…
Why (and When) Straight Women Trust Gay Men: Ulterior Mating Motives and Female Competition
Developing Latent Semantic Similarity in Initial, Unstructured Interactions: The Words May Be All You Need
We investigated how same-sex strangers develop latent semantic similarity (LSS)-that is, how they come to use words in the same way-in their initial interactions. In a previous study, Babcock, Ta, and Ickes found evidence suggesting that dyad members' talking, looking, and acknowledging are important behaviors for the development of dyad-level LSS. Using a different sample of initial interactions, we replicated the major findings of Babcock et al…
Latent Semantic Similarity and Language Style Matching in Initial Dyadic Interactions
In the present study, we examined two indices of semantic similarity (i.e., latent semantic similarity [LSS], language style matching [LSM]) to determine their respective roles in initial, unstructured dyadic interactions. Transcripts of the dyad members' conversations were used to compute the LSS and LSM indices, which were then correlated with various dyad-level behaviors and perceptions. The results suggest that LSS develops out of a highly in…
Latent Semantic Similarity and Language Style Matching in Initial Dyadic Interactions
In the present study, we examined two indices of semantic similarity (i.e., latent semantic similarity [LSS], language style matching [LSM]) to determine their respective roles in initial, unstructured dyadic interactions. Transcripts of the dyad members' conversations were used to compute the LSS and LSM indices, which were then correlated with various dyad-level behaviors and perceptions. The results suggest that LSS develops out of a highly in…
How women promote peace: Gender composition, duration, and frames in conflict resolution
Research shows that the inclusion of women in negotiations and conflict resolution efforts contributes to peaceful solutions to disputes and armed conflict. Yet we know little about how women contribute to peacebuilding. What, specifically, are women doing to help produce more peaceful outcomes? We present evidence from an international bargaining experiment showing that women contribute to peace by seeking more equitable and symmetrical solution…
Measuring common knowledge: Latent Semantic Analysis, Linguistic Synchrony, and Common Knowledge in International Relations
Common knowledge, also called intersubjectivity, is a core theme in the study of international cooperation and diplomacy. Yet International Relations (IR) lacks a method to systematically measure the degree of common knowledge. Drawing from research in computational linguistics, psychology, and communication, we introduce latent semantic analysis (LSA) to measure common knowledge in specific communicative exchanges between actors. We argue that t…
Associations between language style matching and relationship commitment and satisfaction: An integrative data analysis
Language style matching (LSM) refers to similarity in function word use between two people during a conversation. Previous research has shown that LSM predicts romantic relationship stability, but it remains unknown why LSM is associated with stability. Across five studies from five different labs, we aimed to identify links between LSM and two relationship perceptions strongly associated with stability: commitment and satisfaction. Based on prio…
Developing Latent Semantic Similarity in Initial, Unstructured Interactions: The Words May Be All You Need
We investigated how same-sex strangers develop latent semantic similarity (LSS)-that is, how they come to use words in the same way-in their initial interactions. In a previous study, Babcock, Ta, and Ickes found evidence suggesting that dyad members' talking, looking, and acknowledging are important behaviors for the development of dyad-level LSS. Using a different sample of initial interactions, we replicated the major findings of Babcock et al…
Why (and When) Straight Women Trust Gay Men: Ulterior Mating Motives and Female Competition
Latent Semantic Similarity and Language Style Matching in Initial Dyadic Interactions
In the present study, we examined two indices of semantic similarity (i.e., latent semantic similarity [LSS], language style matching [LSM]) to determine their respective roles in initial, unstructured dyadic interactions. Transcripts of the dyad members' conversations were used to compute the LSS and LSM indices, which were then correlated with various dyad-level behaviors and perceptions. The results suggest that LSS develops out of a highly in…
Why (and When) Straight Women Trust Gay Men: Ulterior Mating Motives and Female Competition
Developing Latent Semantic Similarity in Initial, Unstructured Interactions: The Words May Be All You Need
We investigated how same-sex strangers develop latent semantic similarity (LSS)-that is, how they come to use words in the same way-in their initial interactions. In a previous study, Babcock, Ta, and Ickes found evidence suggesting that dyad members' talking, looking, and acknowledging are important behaviors for the development of dyad-level LSS. Using a different sample of initial interactions, we replicated the major findings of Babcock et al…
User Experiences of Social Support From Companion Chatbots in Everyday Contexts: Thematic Analysis
BACKGROUND: Previous research suggests that artificial agents may be a promising source of social support for humans. However, the bulk of this research has been conducted in the context of social support interventions that specifically address stressful situations or health improvements. Little research has examined social support received from artificial agents in everyday contexts. OBJECTIVE: Considering that social support manifests in not on…
Measuring Egocentrism as a Trait-Like Personality Attribute: The Development and Validation of the Egocentrism Scale
Measuring common knowledge: Latent Semantic Analysis, Linguistic Synchrony, and Common Knowledge in International Relations
Common knowledge, also called intersubjectivity, is a core theme in the study of international cooperation and diplomacy. Yet International Relations (IR) lacks a method to systematically measure the degree of common knowledge. Drawing from research in computational linguistics, psychology, and communication, we introduce latent semantic analysis (LSA) to measure common knowledge in specific communicative exchanges between actors. We argue that t…
Associations between language style matching and relationship commitment and satisfaction: An integrative data analysis
Language style matching (LSM) refers to similarity in function word use between two people during a conversation. Previous research has shown that LSM predicts romantic relationship stability, but it remains unknown why LSM is associated with stability. Across five studies from five different labs, we aimed to identify links between LSM and two relationship perceptions strongly associated with stability: commitment and satisfaction. Based on prio…
How women promote peace: Gender composition, duration, and frames in conflict resolution
Research shows that the inclusion of women in negotiations and conflict resolution efforts contributes to peaceful solutions to disputes and armed conflict. Yet we know little about how women contribute to peacebuilding. What, specifically, are women doing to help produce more peaceful outcomes? We present evidence from an international bargaining experiment showing that women contribute to peace by seeking more equitable and symmetrical solution…
Reasonability-of-force assessments mediate the link between police experience and use-of-force decision making
We examined if experienced officers use less and lower levels of force than less-experienced officers due to differences in reasonability-of-force assessments. Officers observed body-camera videos involving use-of-force, indicated their course of action, and the extent to which several factors were relevant in determining appropriate use-of-force. Experienced officers were more likely to use verbal commands and less-experienced officers were more…
A Tutorial on Classifying Open-Ended Ethnic-Racial Identity Narratives Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning
Studying how individuals construct a coherent identity has long been constrained by reliance on self-report surveys and labor-intensive qualitative coding, limiting the integration of identity processes with the nuanced content of lived experience. Advances in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) now offer scalable, theoretically-informed tools for analyzing open-ended narratives. This tutorial provides a step-by-step frame…
Empathy Mediates the Link Between Extraversion and Latent Semantic Similarity in Computer-Mediated Discussions of a Politically Contentious Topic: Evidence from Abortion-Related Discourse
Conversations about politically contentious issues often break down due to a lack of shared understanding, with language playing a central role in this failure—particularly in discussions of abortion, one of the most polarizing topics in U.S. public life. Mutual understanding requires that speakers achieve high latent semantic similarity (LSS) by using words in similar ways. While extraversion has been linked to higher LSS, likely due to its asso…
Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (4 works) · Latent semantic analysis (4 works) · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Natural language processing (3 works) · Artificial Intelligence (2 works) · Association (psychology (2 works)