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Breaking the Code: Understanding the Dynamics of Gendered Communication through Report Talk and Rapport Talk

Xiaotong Xi, Jullie Gu, Yaruo Tang, Scarlet Gu This research explores Tannen’s original idea of report and rapport talk on gendered communication under a more modern context by investigating the conversational styles of college students aged 18-25. While previous research conducted by Tannen mainly utilized qualitative observational case studies, this research gathered quantitative data on […]

Friendship, gender differences, gossip, rapport talk, report talk

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Who’s In Charge Here?

Communications

Simon Kabateck, Ethan Therieau, Naima Bukhari, Jocelyn Ramos We wanted to look at how films portrayed gendered communication between men and women through the focus on business interactions. We believe that movies and television interpretations of business and how genders are displayed carry some underlying truth despite them being just fiction. For our study, we

assertive behavior, business, gender, movies, workplace

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Breaking Gender Barriers: Exploring Communication and Leadership Styles in UCLA Undergraduates

Communications

Rita Chen, Jeannine Xu, Sydney Shi The study aimed to investigate the differences in leadership styles between male and female undergraduate students in group discussions. Previous research had shown that men are often perceived as more dominant and directive, while women prioritize building connections and understanding. The study focused on an academic setting, with researchers

gender differences, Gender Stereotypes, leadership styles

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Why it’s Really Not You, It’s Them. Hook Up Culture, Explained

Communications

Have you ever wondered why participants of hook-up culture have a hard time communicating with one another? Whether it’s differences in intentions or the usage of different communication styles, it’s likely that they’re not on the same page. As a result of our extensive research, this paper will highlight the reality of hook-up culture and

dating apps, emojis, gender differences, hookup culture, Slang, texting

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“Breaking the Barriers: Overcoming Ashkenazi and Sephardic Communication Conflicts”

Communications, Sociolinguistics

Collina Binafard, Bina Gabbye, Shaina Sedaghat, Alex Tevonyan Are you tired of hearing the same old “Ashkenazi versus Sephardic” debates in the Jewish community? While there’s no doubt that these two groups have rich cultural and religious differences, it’s finally time to address the elephant in the room: communication conflicts. Whether it’s differences in language,

Jews, prayer

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“Get Ready With Me: Blog Post Edition”: How Influencers Self-Brand on TikTok

Communications

Emerson Howard, Kaira Edwards, Kat Balchunas, Kylee Bourbon, Nicole Hernandez “Ok storytime.” “Get ready with me to go to class.” “Doing my makeup for literally no reason.” We can’t get enough. Why are “get ready with me” videos so captivating? Are the communicative methods used what contributes to flop or fame…. a like or dislike…a

engagement, influencers, self-branding, Slang, social media

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You’re Just Somebody That I Used to Know

Communications

Audrey Edwards, Hung-Yi (Henry) Chen, Laksha Chhaddva, Sarah Manwani Let’s face it, ghosting sucks. Some may comment on the exchange above and say no response is a response, but does that provide effective closure in breakups? Although most people feel indirect breakups are outright disrespectful, the reality is that many of us are guilty of

breakups, Gen Z, millennials, relationships, Technology, texting

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Click, Swipe, Connect: Flirting Directly and Indirectly through Online Mediums and In-Person Interactions

Communications

Natasha Motamed, Sasha Bok, Angelica Limoanco, Ashley Lopez Does the medium in which you flirt with someone change your flirting style? Are you more likely to use direct language such as complimenting when trying to flirt online versus in-person, or are you more likely to use a pick-up line? The following research project will investigate

dating apps, direct language, flirting, pick-up lines, texting, virtual

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