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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
It’s All in How You Say It: Sender’s Emoji Use Affects Impression Formation in Initial Imessage Interactions
- Maureen Coyle
Brooklyn College, City University of New York - Maureen Coyle
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Abstract
In a laboratory experiment, unacquainted dyads completed a closeness induction over iMessage, then made partner evaluations. Participants who enjoyed their partner’s emoji use or found it beneficial had more positive partner perceptions than those who didn’t. Perceptions of a novel texting partner may depend on perceptions of partner’s emoji use.
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