The role of emojis and emoticons in enhancing interpersonal communication through Messenger and WhatsApp applications
Other Title(s)
دور الرموز التعبيرية في تعزيز التواصل بين الأشخاص من خلال تطبيق الماسنجر و الواتساب
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2, Issue 37 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.115-130, 16 p.
Publisher
University of Kufa Faculty of Arts
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
Sociology and Anthropology and Social Work
Abstract EN
Communication process is not only speaking or writing words.
It is very a complex matter that requires factors affective such as language, grammar, experience and non-verbal elements.
Sign language and facial expressions can reveal what person is trying to express than what person actually says in in conversation of face-to-face interactions.
However, in text-based communication.
The absence of non-verbal can cause misunderstanding and confusion in interpersonal communication.
This study focuses on the role of emojis and emoticons in communication technology, specially Messenger and WhatsApp application.
This study depends on a theory called (Media Richness Theory) that is proposed by Daft and Lengel.
The method used is qualitative research method.
Research results show that emoji and emoticons have very important role in interpersonal communication technology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hasan, Ali Fulayyih. 2018. The role of emojis and emoticons in enhancing interpersonal communication through Messenger and WhatsApp applications. Adab al-Kufa،Vol. 2, no. 37, pp.115-130.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-832493
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hasan, Ali Fulayyih. The role of emojis and emoticons in enhancing interpersonal communication through Messenger and WhatsApp applications. Adab al-Kufa Vol. 2, no. 37 (2018), pp.115-130.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-832493
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hasan, Ali Fulayyih. The role of emojis and emoticons in enhancing interpersonal communication through Messenger and WhatsApp applications. Adab al-Kufa. 2018. Vol. 2, no. 37, pp.115-130.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-832493
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 129-130
Record ID
BIM-832493