Articles tagged with Nonverbal Communication
New research reveals heightened anxiety and declining optimism among young Americans, who perceive risk everywhere they turn due to factors like Covid-19 lockdowns and school shootings. Gen Z is increasingly cynical about changing the world, viewing politics and protests with skepticism.
The book provides practical guidance on interpreting nonverbal signals and understanding micro-expressions, cultural influences, and deception detection. It enhances emotional awareness, empathy, and interpersonal effectiveness through hands-on exercises and real-world applications.
A Duke University study shows that cultural norms influence gesture use, with Black and White Americans communicating differently. The research highlights the importance of considering nonverbal cues to improve understanding across racial groups.
A new study found that babies as young as 7 months old can quickly recognize their mothers' voices, but struggle with unfamiliar ones. Maternal speech may also play a role in shaping social processing, influencing how babies respond to new faces.
Researchers found that facial self-touching, particularly around the nose, chin, and cheeks, strongly correlates with stress levels during cognitive work. The study also suggests that this behavior may be an evolutionary, self-soothing mechanism to regulate stress.
A new study from UConn researcher Amanda Cooper provides suggestions for families to communicate effectively with loved ones living with dementia while upholding their personhood. The study recommends reminiscing about past experiences, expressing gratitude, and adjusting communication approaches based on the individual's current capab...
Researchers at USF have developed a system that can detect distinct patterns in facial movements linked to emotional expression in children with PTSD. The technology uses de-identified data from video analysis to provide an objective, cost-effective tool for clinicians to identify and track PTSD in children and adolescents.
Older adults show increased locus coeruleus activity when processing hard-to-read facial expressions, which strengthens a neural pathway supporting mental well-being and resilience. This adaptive mechanism could help older individuals cope with cognitive decline or younger people with anxiety or depression.
Cassie, a digital-human assistant developed by Texas A&M University, is transforming the way patients interact with healthcare providers. With facial recognition and emotional intelligence, Cassie offers a two-way interaction that feels like a conversation.
A team of scientists from the SETI Institute and UC Davis documented humpback whales producing large bubble rings during friendly interactions with humans. This behavior may offer insights into nonhuman intelligence and aid in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Researchers found that playing Dixit helped evoke emotions in autistic participants, covering three main themes: anxiety, social relationships, and sensory experiences. The study suggests the game could be an effective tool for bridging gaps between autistic and neurotypical people.
Researchers at KAIST have developed an AI-powered app called AACessTalk that enables meaningful communication between children with autism and their parents. The app uses personalized vocabulary cards and customized prompts to foster mutual engagement in dialogue.
A new UNLV study reveals that CEOs' use of language and format in communicating future plans can shape investor judgments. Written messages are more effective in conveying likelihood, whereas video or audio diminishes the impact.
Researchers created a comprehensive database of Asian body movements to analyze emotional expression. The study used motion capture technology to record performances from six professional performers, showcasing various scenarios, emotions, and personal styles.
Researchers found that textisms like adding periods after each word or putting words in individual bubbles can add emotional intensity to messages. The study suggests that readers interpret these textisms as conveying emotion, assuming they were included deliberately.
A study published in PLOS One found that individuals dissatisfied with their facial appearance experience increased Zoom fatigue, leading to more use of impression management features and reduced intention to adopt virtual meeting technologies. The study highlights the need to address worker well-being in virtual communication environm...
A new study by Lancaster University reveals that language in job ads can unintentionally reinforce or disrupt labour force gender/racial composition. Workforces with more women tend to use family-friendly policies in ads, while racial minority workers' ads lack impact, the research shows.
A study at the University of Tsukuba reveals that sharing biosignals can augment the sense of social presence in online interactions. The researchers tested a real-time platform in gaming sessions, finding that combining bio-information and face video enhanced feelings of connection.
A new study analyzed data from over 700 Swedish children, finding associations between gender nonconformity and autistic traits, behavioral difficulties, and peer relationship problems. Higher levels of nonconforming play were linked to increased behavioral challenges in both sexes.
Researchers found that adults' faces can be matched to their names at above-chance levels, but not in children. Machine learning algorithms revealed greater similarity between adult faces sharing the same name. The study suggests a 'self-fulfilling prophecy,' where social expectations shape physical appearance over time.
A team of researchers developed EMOKINE software to measure the objective kinematic features of movements that express emotions. The software provides movement parameters from data sets at the touch of a button, allowing scientists to analyze emotional expression and intentions.
Researchers studied newborn baboon brain anatomy to predict future gestural communication handedness, finding that nearly 70% developed a right-hand preference. The study suggests a shared evolutionary heritage and potential clinical implications for brain surgery patients.
A new study found that patients prefer professional-looking backdrops during telehealth visits, including diplomas and credentials. This affects their perception of the doctor's expertise and trustworthiness, with lower composite scores for non-traditional environments like kitchens and bedrooms.
Italian speakers gesture more frequently than Swedes when retelling a story, using pragmatic gestures to present new parts of the narrative. Swedes instead rely on representational gestures to convey events and actions, indicating differing rhetorical styles and ways of conceptualizing narratives.
A literature review of 124 studies on virtual impressions offers research-based suggestions on how to make a digital best foot forward. Researchers found that timely responses matter and using emoticons and emojis can increase feelings of warmth and likeability but risk making others seem less intelligent.
A study found that older participants and women were more likely to interpret emojis correctly, while younger men had difficulty. The results highlight the importance of context when using emojis in communication.
A study by Eötvös Loránd University found that dogs are more skilled than cats in choosing food rewards based on human pointing. The researchers tested 62 indoor family cats and 30 dogs, with dogs finding the reward significantly more frequently, while cats became less willing to choose over time.
Researchers at George Washington University found that dogs with plain faces are more expressive in their interactions with humans. The study, which analyzed over 100 dog participants, suggests that people can better understand a dog's level of expressivity if their dog has a simpler face.
Researchers at Brigham Young University categorized GIF users into three types: Enthusiasts, Searchers, and Referentialists. Enthusiasts use GIFs to express themselves and impress others, while Searchers enjoy the thrill of finding the perfect GIF for a situation. Referentialists rely on pop culture references to respond to GIFs. Under...
Researchers found that over half of common great ape gestures can be correctly identified by humans playing an online game. The study suggests that humans may have retained an understanding of this ancestral communication system.
Researchers found that companion dogs, but not pigs, would show their owners the location of a food reward out-of-reach. This suggests that directing humans' attention to interesting locations may not be a universal ability among domestic animals. Dogs and other visually communicative species were more likely to use this behavior.
A new study by University of Pennsylvania researchers found that people share information that is meaningful to themselves or their friends and family. The study analyzed the behavior of over 3,000 individuals and discovered that sharing activates reward centers in the brain and is driven by social relevance.
A study by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin found that the scaly-breasted wren's song consistently kept time for its duration, even as pauses increased in length. The results suggest that birds can track time more accurately than expected, challenging conventional wisdom on animal cognition.
Researchers found that children with autism process brain waves differently when focused on body movements versus colors, highlighting a key challenge in communication.
A new study found that people with severe speaking difficulties pay more attention to hand gestures when their verbal communication is impeded. This highlights the importance of incorporating gestures into therapy for individuals with aphasia.
A new study takes inspiration from the 'waggle dance' of honeybees to devise a way for robots to communicate effectively in situations with unreliable network communications. Researchers designed a visual communication system using on-board cameras, allowing robots to interpret gestures and convey complex information.
Researchers developed a tool to analyze facial movements in common marmosets, finding they have more facial expressions than previously thought. The study suggests that facial expressions may be more ancient and prevalent among social animals.
A meta-analysis of 130 experiments involving 10,000 participants found a connection between upright postures and power posing with improved self-perception. However, the effects on behavior and hormone levels were less robust and not supported by the findings.
Researchers at Radboud University found that as Zoom call video quality degrades, people start shouting and using more gestures to compensate. The study tracked participants' speech and gestures over 40 minutes of calls with deteriorating video quality.
Researchers used AI to analyze videos of over 2,500 ASL signs and found that challenging signs are made closer to the signer's face, making them easier for perceivers to recognize. This suggests that ASL has evolved to be more recognizable, improving communication.
A study by Dr. Fuhimiro Kano and colleagues found that humans can distinguish gaze directions from each other more accurately than chimpanzees, particularly in challenging conditions. The researchers used computerized tasks to present images of human and chimpanzee eyes to both species, with white sclera in the chimpanzee eye improving...
A new project led by Assistant Professor Yun Huang is developing technologies to improve the accessibility of online STEM learning for deaf and hard-of-hearing students and non-native English speakers. The project will create effective Q&A mechanisms and interaction designs, including chatbots, to enable collaborative caption generation.
Researchers found AI-synthesized faces to be nearly indistinguishable from real faces and rated as more trustworthy. The study's results have significant implications for the spread of manipulated images, including potential use in revenge porn and propaganda.
Researchers discovered humans unconsciously mirror a humanoid robot's body language, mirroring human behavior when interacting with peers. The study highlights the intriguing similarity between human-Robot interactions and interpersonal relationships.
Researchers developed a new hand gesture recognition algorithm that surpasses current methods in accuracy, complexity, and applicability. The algorithm combines adaptive hand type classification and a shortcut feature for efficient real-time recognition.
Kids consider track record of accuracy and degree of access to knowledge when judging a communicator's trustworthiness. Children who received accurate non-verbal cues in the familiarization phase followed them in the test phase 83% of the time.
A study led by Alice Cravotta examined the impact of restricting hand gestures on speech. The researchers found that gesturing did not affect the fluency or acoustic characteristics of speech, but participants produced speech with different prosodic features when gesture production was prevented.
A survey study found that wearing standard masks hinders nonverbal cues and emotional expression in healthcare workers. Transparent masks could help mitigate this issue during the COVID-19 pandemic by enhancing communication between patients and caregivers.
Researchers discovered that the majority of people worldwide exhibit the 'bouba/kiki effect', matching sounds with shapes, regardless of language or writing system. This finding suggests that iconic vocalisations may form a global basis for creating new words.
Research from the University of Georgia found that using verbal commonalities alone was more effective in building rapport than combining it with nonverbal mirroring. Participants were willing to discuss personal topics when interviewer used verbal commonalities, but not when combined with mirroring.
A new study by E. Paige Lloyd found that medical providers are better at discerning real from fake pain expressions for White people than Black people. This disparity in pain detection could contribute to racial disparities in pain care and treatment recommendations.
A new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management found that attractive people are more likely to get hired, receive better performance evaluations, and earn higher salaries. However, less-attractive individuals can close the gap by adopting powerful postures and confidence techniques during job interviews.
Researchers at Skoltech have created DroneLight, an interface that enables users to direct drones to create light-painting patterns through hand gestures. The system uses machine learning algorithms and inertial measurement units to track user movements, allowing for intuitive drone control without special training or equipment.
A new study at Brighton and Sussex Medical School found that people make irrational trust decisions precisely when online health information includes both 'shouting' and spelling mistakes. The results show an additive effect, making the combination of errors the most concerning for credibility. Experts emphasize the importance of under...
A study found that children who used rhythmic gestures while narrating improved their oral narrative skills in terms of structure and fluency. The research suggests that body movements play a crucial role in language development, and multimodal training can enhance oral storytelling abilities.
Researchers found that gesturing while speaking affects the sound of a person's voice, adding acoustic emphasis. The study suggests that gestures carry additional information about bodily tension and motion, contradicting traditional views on language.
Researchers found that participants synchronized their arm movements with those of the vocalizer, even with subtle and hard-to-detect movements. The study suggests that musculoskeletal tensioning affects speech, allowing for communication cues like excitement to be perceived through gesture-induced acoustics.
A new study found that walking together is a form of non-verbal social communication, influenced by personal traits and first impressions. The results show that synchronized walking can alter social relations between strangers, with better initial impressions and lower autistic tendencies leading to greater synchronization.
Children as young as 4 years independently produce gestures to refer to objects and actions, and later develop signs for abstract concepts. The results suggest that young children possess the skills to learn and create languages.
New research by University of Alberta scientists reveals that gesturing frequency is more closely tied to the way people tell a story than their cultural background. Studies with bilingual participants found that those speaking in chronological order tend to gesture more than those focusing on moral or meaning behind a story.