Communication Style Research Articles

Host Communication Styles and Language Variations in Context of TikTok Live-Streaming Commerce

Live-streaming commerce offers a new experience for people in direct buying and selling activities with host plays an important role as an intermediary between sellers and buyers. This research examined the different communication styles and language variations used by hosts in the context of TikTok live-streaming commerce. It explored how hosts engage with their audiences and the language references they employ. This research used a qualitative approach with content analysis methods. The primary data obtained through digital observations on four TikTok Shop accounts that regularly host live streams while interviews are employed as a secondary data. The results showed that hosts predominantly use a task-oriented communication style with emotive behaviors. This style is reflected in the speed and volume of their speech, frequent greetings, and responsive interactions with consumers. Hosts often use informal language, influenced by their linguistic preferences, such as sociolect, which varies by age. It is beneficial for hosts to develop an idiolect to differentiate themselves from others by creating certain unique words or sentences. Overall, live-streaming commerce has created a unique shopping culture where hosts must quickly and clearly explain product details while maintaining effective communication with buyers for a reciprocal exchange of information.

“A balancing act”: parents’ longitudinal perspectives of weight-related discussions with their children following obesity treatment

Weight-related discussions during childhood may have long-lasting effects on children’s body image and well-being. However, little is known about how parents frame these discussions with children who have undergone treatment for obesity. Our study aimed to explore how parents perceive weight-related discussions, several years after their children started obesity treatment. This qualitative study is part of the 4-year follow-up of the More and Less study, a randomized controlled trial examining the effectiveness of a parental support program as part of obesity treatment for preschool-aged children in Stockholm, Sweden. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 33 parents (79% mothers, 48% with a university degree, 47% with foreign background) of 33 children (mean age 9.3 years (SD 0.7), 46% girls), transcribed and analyzed using realist informed thematic analysis. Three main themes, encompassing three subthemes were developed. Under the first theme, Parental attitudes and concerns, parents emphasized the importance of discussing weight and health behaviors with their children, yet found it challenging due to uncertainties about how to approach it safely and sensitively. A few parents found the conversation manageable, citing their own experiences of having overweight or their style of communication with the child as facilitating the conversation. Under the second theme, The significance of time and context, parents said they engaged in weight-related conversations with their children more frequently as the children matured, driven by their growing self-awareness. Parents also expressed how contextual factors, such as gender and the presence of others, shaped conversations. Parents perceived boys as more resilient, thus exposing them to more negative weight talk. The third theme, Navigating weight stigma, revealed how parents employed strategies such as nurturing their children’s self-confidence, downplaying the significance of appearance and emphasizing health when discussing weight to shield their children from weight stigma. Taken together, we found that many parents need support to navigate weight-related discussions. Addressing weight stigma is part of children’s obesity management process, as children may be bullied, teased, or experience discrimination in different social settings. More research is needed to explore how young children undergoing obesity treatment experience weight stigma and to understand gendered differences in these experiences.

Communication Accommodation of Raja Ampat Students in Yogyakarta for Dispelling Negative Stereotypes

In the realm of intercultural communication, the necessity of adjusting becomes apparent for fostering harmonious interactions. However, not everyone adeptly navigates these adjustments, leading to instances of discord. Some cases emerge among Papuan students in Yogyakarta, where some are labeled as disruptive, thereby contributing to negative stereotypes held by the broader Yogyakarta community. This study delves into the accommodation communication strategies employed by students from Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua as a proactive response to counteracting these negative stereotypes. Employing a qualitative approach, the research incorporates in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation methods for data collection. The analysis follows a descriptive research method, offering insights into the communication accommodations devised by Raja Ampat students to address negative stereotypes prevalent in Yogyakarta. The findings highlight substantial convergence efforts by Raja Ampat students, spanning language usage, communication styles, behaviors, and communal activities. Concurrently, the students also engage in deliberate divergences to preserve their cultural identity. Through these adjustments, Raja Ampat students foster positive relationships, enhance interactive experiences, and contribute to a more adaptable perspective among the people of Yogyakarta regarding information surrounding negative stereotypes.

Culturally-informed neuropsychological evaluations of patients with spina bifida: Application of the ECLECTIC framework to a complex pediatric medical condition

Objective: The pediatric patient populations in the United States are becoming increasingly diverse in culture. In addition to medical factors, a variety of sociocultural factors (including educational systems, language, immigration status, etc.) can impact a child’s cognitive development, performance on traditional neuropsychological measures, provider interactions, differential diagnosis, and recommendations. A culturally-informed neuropsychological evaluation aims to understand the impact of sociocultural factors and integrate them into the assessment approach. Fujii’s ECLECTIC framework (acronym for Education & Literacy, Culture/Acculturation, Language, Economic Issues, Communication Style, Testing Situation, Intelligence Conceptualization, and Context of Immigration) can be used to guide culturally-informed neuropsychological evaluations of children with complex medical conditions. Method: Using the ECLECTIC framework, this paper describes clinical considerations and offers practical solutions for providing culturally-informed pediatric neuropsychology evaluations. Four diverse patients with spina bifida are reviewed. Results: The case presentations highlight the application of the ECLECTIC framework within a medically complex pediatric patient population. Conclusions: Spina bifida is one example of a pediatric medical population in which both medical and sociocultural factors can impact cognitive development and the evaluation process. The ECLECTIC framework defines a variety of sociocultural factors that can influence cognitive development and multiple aspects of a pediatric neuropsychological evaluation. Pediatric neuropsychologists should use the ECLECTIC framework to provide culturally-informed evaluations for our increasingly diverse patient populations.

А. I. Kagalnyak: an unforgettable mentor аnd wise psychologist

The article highlights the professional and scientific work of psychologist Hanna Ivanovna Kahalnyak, Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, Honored Secondary Education Worker. Hanna Ivanovna's scientific heritage has more than 70 works. Her research covers a wide range of topics: features of the development of thinking operations in primary school students, study of mental development of younger students, professionally important qualities of future teachers, their positive dynamics during their studies in a secondary education institution; motivational sphere of education of children, the influence of the temperament of teachers on the education of students, etc. The author of the dissertation «Peculiarities of Comparison in Younger Students» conducted an experiment, during which she taught children to analyze, compare, and structure various subjects. She managed to establish that the features of comparison depend on the content of the compared objects; the degree of their generalization; proximity or distance from each other. In the manual «Psychology of Abilities», Hanna Ivanivna describes in detail the connection between abilities, knowledge, experience and skills, confirming with interesting examples from the lives of famous people. The manual contains a thorough description of various types of abilities, in particular a detailed description of the structure of pedagogical abilities. The author supplemented the structure developed by her supervisor G. С. Kostyuk, his own research and interesting examples. The manual also talks about the conditions for the formation of students' abilities that can be useful for teachers and psychologists in modern educational practice. In the monograph «Teacher's personality: socio-psychological aspect» Hanna Ivanovna explores the versatility of the teacher's personality. She emphasizes that each teacher has a unique set of characteristics that affect their professional activities. The author of the monograph describes various aspects of the teacher's personality: individual traits, communication style, teacher's humor, understanding of the individual characteristics of students and colleagues; methods of work that can be used by modern teachers. Six publications H. I. Kahalnyak included in WoS. Our university has created a Research Laboratory «Improvement of the skill of the future psychologist named after Hanna Ivanіvna Kahalnyak». Laboratory workers continue to investigate the scientific heritage of H. I. Kahalnyak and implement her ideas in the modern educational space.

Making Decisions About Purchases Based on Varying Consumer Behavior Concerning Product Quality Evaluations

The purpose of this study was to determine how consumer behavior and product quality influence purchasing decisions. The subject of this research is UD Putra TS Majalengka West Java, which is a company engaged in fashion in Majalengka. The analysis technique uses a bootstrapping resampling process to determine the hypothesis using SEM-PLS using a second-order approach. The results of this study indicate that consumer behavior and product quality are the two most important factors in influencing consumer choice. Customer behavior significantly influences the final purchase decision, with cultural influences being the most influential force. Culture includes values, norms, beliefs, and practices that influence individuals and groups. Factors such as product preferences, communication styles, decision-making processes, and customer expectations influence customer behavior. To maintain profitability and market share, manufacturers must consider factors such as product quality, features, and price. Belief in product excellence increases the likelihood of purchase and can increase sales volume by maintaining quality and innovating. Measuring consumer behavior, product quality, and purchasing decisions is expected to use different indicators to be able to compare research results

Harmonising Contributions: Exploring Diversity in Software Engineering through CQA Mining on Stack Overflow

The need for collective intelligence in technology means that online Q&A platforms, such as Stack Overflow and Reddit, have become invaluable in building the global knowledge ecosystem. Despite literature demonstrating a prevalence of inclusion and contribution disparities in online communities, studies investigating the underlying reasons behind such fluctuations remain scarce. The current study examines Stack Overflow users’ contribution profiles, both in isolation and relative to various diversity metrics, including GDP and access to electricity. This study also examines whether such profiles propagate to the city and state levels, supplemented by granular data such as per capita income and education, before validating quantitative findings using content analysis. We selected 143 countries and compared the profiles of their respective users to assess implicit diversity-related complications that impact how users contribute. Results show that countries with high GDP, prominent R&D presence, less wealth inequality, and sufficient access to infrastructure tend to have more users, regardless of their development status. Similarly, cities and states where technology is more prevalent (e.g., San Francisco and New York) have more users who tend to contribute more often. Qualitative analysis reveals distinct communication styles based on users’ locations. Urban users exhibited assertive, solution-oriented behaviour, actively sharing information. Conversely, rural users engaged through inquiries and discussions, incorporating personal anecdotes, gratitude, and conciliatory language. Findings from this study may benefit scholars and practitioners, allowing them to develop sustainable mechanisms to bridge the inclusion and diversity gaps.

Hospitalized Adolescents' Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Discussions.

Experts recommend that providers discuss adolescent patients' sexual and reproductive health (SRH) at any health care encounter, including hospitalizations. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain insight into hospitalized adolescents' experiences and perspectives on SRH discussions (SHDs) to better inform patient-centered care. Private semistructured interviews were conducted with hospitalized adolescents aged 13 to 17 years. Interviews were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Themes were developed through an iterative process with focus on the primary research aim. Twenty participants were interviewed with a median age of 15.4 years. Adolescents expressed a range of preferences related to SHDs with providers. Themes included (1) experiences discussing SRH with providers, (2) SHDs during hospitalization, (3) communication preferences, and (4) perceptions of why providers initiate SHDs. Viewpoints about SHDs during hospitalizations varied, including that they addressed unmet needs, as well as that they seemed irrelevant to some participants. Aspects that facilitate SHDs include brevity with relevant depth, nonjudgmental provider demeanor, and reassurance of privacy. Some participants believed providers could judge the depth of discussion needed on the basis of the adolescent's age or personality. This study highlights variation in adolescents' preferences around SHDs with health care providers. Providers should initiate SHDs with statements of purpose and confidentiality. Given the variation in adolescents' perspectives, tools to privately collect self-reported behaviors before an SHD may help providers frame the conversation to the adolescent's specific SRH needs and communication style preferences.

Housing activists' science communication: online practices as contextual and reflexive

Based on an understanding of science communication as `social conversation about science', in this paper we explore how technoscientific knowledge is communicated through housing activists' use of online media. We analyse collaborative housing groups in Vienna and find that their online communication practices are contextual and reflexive: technoscientific knowledges are always contextualised through the activists' political issues, while the activists constantly reflect on and negotiate their means and style of communication. The case both offers insights into the diverse ways and sites in which public sense-making about science takes place, and inspiration for other forms of science communication.

Hambatan Komunikasi dan Penyelesaian Konflik Dalam Negosiasi Bisnis

Modern business, whether in trade of goods or services, is experiencing rapid growth that contributes to the global economy. However, globalization and technological advancements have brought challenges in communication and conflict resolution, especially in cross-cultural negotiations. This research aims to investigate communication barriers and conflict resolution strategies in the context of multicultural business negotiations, focusing on factors influencing intercultural communication and effective approaches to conflict resolution. A literature review approach is employed in this study. Data is collected from various related literature, including books, scientific journals, and articles discussing communication barriers and conflict resolution in business from 2015 to 2024. The data is critically analyzed to identify the relationship between communication barriers and conflict resolution in business negotiations. The research results indicate that language differences, communication styles, social norms, business ethics, and perceptions of time are major barriers in intercultural communication that can disrupt business negotiations. These barriers often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts that can damage business relationships. Additionally, interest-based approaches and Pancasila-based deliberation are identified as effective conflict resolution strategies, emphasizing the values of democracy, kinship, and mutual cooperation.

Demystifying the Discourse: Techniques to Effective Academic Writing

Academic writing is a distinct style of communication with its own set of conventions and purposes. It goes beyond simply expressing personal opinions to engaging in a scholarly conversation, critically analysing existing knowledge, and presenting well-reasoned arguments supported by evidence. This paper aims to unpack the often-opaque world of academic writing, presenting a toolbox of techniques for writers to craft clear and impactful texts. Drawing on genre theory developed by Miller (1984), the study will analyse common academic writing structures and the rhetorical moves employed within them. Genre theory offers a valuable framework for untangling the complexities of academic writing. Using a critical literature review methodology, the paper will synthesize existing research on effective academic writing strategies. This analysis will identify key elements such as establishing context, presenting arguments, and integrating sources. The paper is designed to be accessible to a broad audience, providing writers with the tools and frameworks necessary to not only understand academic writing but also to confidently participate in scholarly conversations.

Enhancing Sustainable Safety Practices in Construction: Insights from Cultural and Socio-Economic Analysis

Exploring cultural diversity and socio-economic factors offers a holistic approach to fostering sustainable safety practices within the construction industry. This study investigates the relationship between cultural and socio-economic factors and their influence on safety practices within the construction industry, focusing specifically on Saudi Arabian construction. Employing a comparative research design, data were gathered through a questionnaire distributed among various stakeholders, including construction workers, safety officers, project managers, supervisors, and other professionals involved in construction projects. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to analyze the relationships between cultural, socio-economic, and safety practices. The findings showed significant associations of cultural and socio-economic factors with safety practices and attitudes. Specifically, positive workplace norms and values, effective communication styles, higher income levels, and better education and literacy levels were found to positively influence adherence to safety guidelines and the effectiveness of training programs. Conversely, job insecurity exhibited a negative impact on safety-related outcomes and training effectiveness. This study demonstrates the importance of fostering a positive safety culture within organizations, emphasizing leadership commitment, effective communication, and employee engagement. It also highlights the significance of addressing socio-economic factors, such as job security, income levels, and education, to promote a safer work environment and enhance safety practices. Practical implications derived from the research findings offer actionable insights for organizations to develop targeted interventions aimed at improving sustainable safety practices and training effectiveness within the construction industry in Saudi Arabia.

Pragmatic Language Style Found in Hotel Industry in Labuanbajo: A Cyberspace Linguistics Study

It is acceptable if educators who utilize ESC sources as teaching aids continue to center their efforts on ESP. However, people's thought patterns and linguistic behaviors have changed in step with shifts in people's mindsets, particularly those of hotel service consumers who are experts in hotel services. This article focuses on analyzing the lexical meanings and language styles that the hotel business frequently utilizes to market its goods and services online. In addition, the way that hotel visitors write in their remarks on Tripadvisor. The ultimate goal of this research is to give vocational schools the knowledge they need to teach language in a way that corresponds with the forms and styles of communication that are now in use in the hotel sector. This study's methodology is qualitative, employing an ethnographic technique approach to the research design. Zgusta's (1971) lexical meaning was the theoretical frameworks employed in this research. The findings of the study indicate that informative language forms are more frequently employed than contentious ones. Presupposed meaning, evoked meaning, expressive meaning and propositional meaning are the three forms of lexical meaning that are frequently employed in hotel industry and guests’ comments.

INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS AND SPEAKING ANXIETY: INSIGHTS FROM A META-SYNTHETIC ANALYSIS

This study presents a comprehensive meta-synthetic analysis of speaking anxiety among Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Speaking anxiety is a common challenge that significantly impacts the language acquisition process, affecting learners' confidence, performance, and overall proficiency. The meta-synthesis method was employed to integrate and interpret findings from multiple qualitative and quantitative studies conducted in the Indonesian context. The analysis reveals several key factors contributing to speaking anxiety, including fear of negative evaluation, lack of confidence in language proficiency, and cultural influences on communication styles. Additionally, the study highlights the role of educational environments and teacher-student dynamics in exacerbating or alleviating anxiety. The findings suggest that targeted interventions, such as supportive teaching practices, anxiety-reducing classroom activities, and the development of a positive learning environment, can effectively mitigate speaking anxiety. This meta-synthesis provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers aiming to enhance EFL education in Indonesia by addressing the psychological barriers to effective language learning. By synthesizing diverse perspectives and empirical evidence, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of speaking anxiety in the Indonesian EFL context and offers practical recommendations for fostering a more conducive learning atmosphere for language learners.

Parents' Experiences of Communicating With Children About Their Diagnosis of Nonterminal Cancer and Its Related Issues: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.

Many children experience serious symptoms when they are diagnosed with and treated for cancer. Through appropriate parent-child communication, parents were able to identify children's physical and psychological problems, adjust their behavior, and help them cope with the disease. This study aimed to systematically search for and integrate evidence from qualitative studies on communication between parents and children with nonterminal cancer from parents' perspectives. A thorough systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative studies were conducted. Articles were searched from PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PsycArticles from the database inception to November 6, 2022. After screening and quality appraisal, 14 articles were finally included in the metasynthesis. Three themes and 11 subthemes were identified: (1) communication content, including diagnosis, treatment, health management, health risk, and emotion; (2) factors influencing communication, including ages of children, parents' experience of communication, parents' awareness of protection, and culture; and (3) children's responses, including acceptance and resistance. This systematic review found that parents were influenced by various factors during the decision-making process of parent-child communication about childhood cancer and its related issues. Parents tended to adjust their communication content and style to protect their children. Future research should be conducted to explore children's experiences of communicating with their parents and analyze the similarities and differences between the communication needs of parents and children. Healthcare professionals should provide professional communication guidance to facilitate the parent-child relationship and improve the mental health of both children and their parents.

Social media communication and public engagement in different health crisis stages: The framing of COVID-19 in Chinese official media

Effective government social media communication plays a crucial role in mitigating public panic amid various public health crises, such as the H1N1 pandemic, the Ebola epidemic, the Zika epidemic, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A research gap exists in investigating government official social media communication strategies and effects on public engagement at specific COVID-19 crisis stages. This study examines the COVID-19 communication strategies the Chinese government used and the corresponding effects on public engagement at different COVID-19 crisis stages on social media. The Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication Model, Framing Theory, and Situational Crisis Communication Theory are combined to develop a conceptual framework. Content analysis and coding were performed on two dimensions: health content theme (four sub-dimensions) and transparent communication style (three sub-dimensions). Public engagement was measured by the number of shares, comments, and likes. The results indicate a strong need for disease prevention information at the initial event/maintenance and resolution stages, while reassurance and government actions are highly valued at the resolution stage. Interactive features promote public engagement in key crisis stages.

Peran Komunikasi Efektif Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja Guru

The headmaster's communication style can cause misinterpretation and ambiguity in delivering messages to teachers. This type of study is qualitative research with a descriptive method. The subjects of this study were the headmaster and ten teachers of SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung. The instrument of this study was an interview sheet, collecting data through interviews. The data collected were analyzed using a thematic approach. The results of the study findings show that the communication carried out by the headmaster to motivate teachers includes the ability to deliver messages clearly, an inclusive leadership style and focuses on community building, the role of the headmaster as a facilitator in the decision-making process, routine communication, support in overcoming problems faced by teachers, and the application of effective communication practices such as transparency, empathetic approach, building interpersonal relationships, and providing constructive feedback to teachers. In conclusion, the headmaster's communication is essential in increasing teachers' work motivation to create a positive work environment and improve the quality of education.

Identifying Vital Factors for Enhancing Safety Communication among Foreign Construction Field Workers

Enhancing safety communication within the construction industry is of paramount importance due to its potential in curtailing occupational injuries and improving the overall well-being of construction field workers. While the importance of improved communication is apparent, few studies have been focused on identifying the factors that positively influence communication, particularly in the context of safety. Especially in the case of foreign construction field workers (FCFWs), who often face communication challenges stemming from language and cultural differences, performing labor tasks in harsh and constantly changing environments is contributing significantly to the increasing rate of industrial accidents. Therefore, this study is aimed at investigating the vital factors that impact safety communication among FCFWs. A phenomenological qualitative method was applied to determine the vital factors influencing the safety communication among FCFWs. On applying the analytical hierarchy process, the factors and their importance were determined, and the vital factors were identified. Quantitative assessment through the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) established that extrinsic motivation (weight: 0.513), management communication style (0.264), and visible safety information (0.127) significantly overshadow other factors in safety communication effectiveness, validating their pivotal roles. However, a major limitation is that interview data were collected from workers of only four nationalities. Future studies should address this by expanding the range of nationalities included to enhance the diversity of experiences and perspectives from a broader variety of foreign construction field workers.

Students’ Communication Styles in Speaking Class at Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

This research is aimed at finding out the types of students’ communicatin styles in speaking class. In teaching and learning proccess, the students ofcourse have different communication styles. It depends on the students’ skill and readiness in performing their skill of communication in speaking class. This research, then belongs to descriptive with qualitative approach. The researcher used random sampling to determine the participants. There are 54 videos of the students’s speaking collected, meanwhile the researcher only takes 11 documents as the participants. The instruments of this research are video recordings and document checklists. There are three communication styles that the researcher concerned with, namely passive, aggessive, and assertive. From the research findings, it can be obviously stated that there are two communication styles found from the students’ speaking performace- they are passive and assertive. In brief, aggressive style is not found at all.

Visual Storytelling: A Contemporary Approach to Online Journalism for the Millennial Generation

This case study examines the topic of digital visual content, information dissemination, art, and culture for local Indonesian products on the Instagram account Folkative. Folkative is a company targeting a young audience, primarily millennials. Founded to inspire, inform, and represent the diverse creative culture of Indonesian youth, Folkative accomplishes this through the creation of content and interactive online events aimed at the youth of today. The communication style of the Folkative Instagram account has a significant impact on online activities and the evolution of millennial communication patterns. This research employs a qualitative approach using the case study method. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews with 5 informants selected through purposive sampling criteria. The results of this study indicate that the form of content, quality perception, and reader attitudes support the dissemination of content through the Instagram account Folkative. Visual design, which presents the power of images, has become a suitable medium for storytelling, and it is favored by the millennial generation, particularly in the context of journalism. This transformation has shifted the style of journalism from traditional audio and text-based formats to visual art that narrates current and meaningful information for the audience, thus enhancing the literacy interests of the digital native generation.