Interpretations of Messages
The Influence of Equivocation, Face Concerns, and Ego-Involvement
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21088916 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Renee Edwards (Louisiana State University), Richard Bello (0000-0002-2572-4414, Nicholls State University) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 597-631 |
| Publication date | 2001-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Communication Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0360-3989 • E-ISSN: 1468-2958 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1468-2958.2001.tb00794.x |
| OpenAlex | W1701804422 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 31 |
This research examined interpretations of messages as a function of whether they are equivocal or unequivocal, whether they protect self-face or other-face, and whether the perceivers of the messages are directly involved in the conversation or overhear it. The role of self-monitoring and gender were also assessed. Results of Study 1 (N=463) revealed that equivocation is perceived as more polite but less honest and less competent than unequivocal criticism. Equivocation addressing other-face is the most polite, and criticism of the other is the least polite. Females perceive equivocation as more polite than do males. Ego-involvement influences perceptions independently and through its interaction with equivocation. No support was found for the role of self-monitoring or the notion that equivocation conveys a more positive meaning than unequivocal criticism. Study 2 (N = 496) replicated the findings concerning the politeness, honesty, self-other differences, gender differences, self-monitoring, and meaning associated with equivocation
Conversation · Criticism · Equivocation · Face negotiation theory · Honesty · Linguistics · Politeness · Pragmatics · Communication · Digital Communication and Language · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies · Philosophy · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2002 - 2025 (24) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |