Verbal Immediacy Behaviors

2020 ◽  
pp. 393-396
Author(s):  
Rebecca B. Rubin ◽  
Philip Palmgreen ◽  
Howard E. Sypher
Keyword(s):  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors

First impression sexual scripts of romantic encounters: Effect of gender on verbal and non verbal immediacy behaviors in American media dating culture

2021 ◽  
pp. 026540752110330
Author(s):  
Oleksandra Romaniuk ◽  
Larissa Terán
Keyword(s):  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Head Tilt ◽  
Sexual Scripts ◽  
Nonverbal Immediacy ◽  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors ◽  
Traditional Gender Roles ◽  
First Impression ◽  
American Media

The current study investigates sexual scripts in reality dating shows—in particular, how the gender of the communicator affects the choice of verbal and nonverbal immediacy behaviors aimed at making a first impression. Data were drawn from 331 couples of opposite-sex heterosexual strangers interacting for approximately 30 seconds on two reality dating shows: The Bachelor and The Bachelorette (2012–2019). As a result, a codebook of verbal immediacy cues ( N = 1623) and nonverbal immediacy cues ( N = 3021) was derived. The findings showed that verbal behavior encompassed 11 categories of verbal immediacy cues, while nonverbal behavior included 32 categories of nonverbal immediacy cues. Results also showed gender-related preferences for verbal immediacy behavior; for instance, men were more likely to outline the probability of relationship development and pay compliments; conversely, women were prone to intriguing men to arouse curiosity and interest. As for nonverbal immediacy behavior, men were predisposed to use clothes straightening, while women tended to communicate immediacy through head tilt, shoulder shrug, gaze down, gaze side(s), eyebrow flashes, hand-in-hand, hug, pat, holding hands in front of their bodies, and hair grooming. Nonetheless, the similarities between men and women were found to be greater than the differences. These findings could have wide-reaching implications for theorizing on social and cultural norms, gender stereotypes, and traditional gender roles in intimate relationships in the form of sexual scripts, along with contributing to the study of reality television.

scholarly journals Examining the Correlation between University Students’ Perceived Teacher Immediacy and their Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 5809-5820
Author(s):  
Dr. Tariq Hussain, Dr. Asmaa Azeem, Nisar Abid
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Nonverbal Immediacy ◽  
Teacher Immediacy ◽  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Motivation Level ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Relationship

This descriptive correlational study was intended to explore the relationship between university students’ perceived teacher immediacy and their motivation. 800 students were selected from eight different universities of district Lahore through a multi-stage stratified random sampling method. Out of the selected, 726 participants responded on adapted Verbal Immediacy Behaviors (VIB), Revised Nonverbal Immediacy Measures (RNIM), and Students Motivation Scale (SMS). Independent sample t-tests’ results exhibited no significant gender-based or sector-wise difference in perceived teacher immediacy and motivation level of students. However, the correlational evidence showed a strong correlation between verbal, nonverbal, overall teacher immediacy, and student motivation. Results suggest that teacher immediacy functions as a means of enhancing the motivation of a student, based on this fact, the researchers suggest that content to promote teacher immediacy should be added in teacher education curricula.  

scholarly journals Understanding Instructor Nonverbal Immediacy, Verbal Immediacy, and Student Motivation at a Small Liberal Arts University

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen A Furlich
Keyword(s):  
Student Motivation ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Nonverbal Immediacy ◽  
Communication Behaviors ◽  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Liberal Arts University ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors ◽  
Instructor Communication ◽  
Regression Relationship

Abstract Instructor communication behaviors and student motivation to learn relationships were studied at a small liberal arts university. Specifically, relationships between instructor nonverbal immediacy, verbal immediacy behaviors and student motivation to learn were measured. Only instructor verbal immediacy behaviors had a significant linear regression relationship result with student motivation to learn. These results from a small liberal arts university are discussed in reference to previous research that measured these variables primarily at research universities. The results and implications are addressed for instructors and administrators.

Esperienze di pazienti e utenti durante una breve interazione comunicativa con il personale ospedaliero

2009 ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
Marinella Sommaruga ◽  
Paola Gremigni ◽  
Porta Paola Della
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Hospital Personnel ◽  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Health Care Communication ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Hospital Employee ◽  
The North ◽  
Key Words Communication ◽  
Female Employees

- This study is aimed at investigating outpatients' and clients' experience of communication with a group of employees of a hospital in the North of Italy. Participants in the study were 328 patients/users who were asked to report their communicative experience with 20 hospital employees using the Health Care Communication Questionnaire (HCCQ). Employees were 40% administrative, 60% ambulatory nurses and technicians, and 82% females. The comparison between employees on scores obtained showed significant differences in two of the four factors of the questionnaire (Lack of hostility and Non verbal immediacy). Furthermore, the female employees have been perceived by patients as less hostile then men. Female patients/users felt to be more respected then males, but this difference was linked to age, as among males the feeling of being respected decreased with age. Finally, it was possible to observe the scores obtained by each hospital employee in the HCCQ factors, to detect which of the four communicative behaviours has been evaluated by the users as less appropriate. This seems useful for planning personalized training.Key words: communication, patients, hospital personnel.Parole chiave: comunicazione, pazienti, personale ospedaliero

Nonverbal Immediacy Behaviors Instrument

2020 ◽  
pp. 238-241
Author(s):  
Rebecca B. Rubin ◽  
Philip Palmgreen ◽  
Howard E. Sypher
Keyword(s):  
Nonverbal Immediacy ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors

Going Digital

2020 ◽  
pp. 277-290
Author(s):  
Kristal Curry
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Nonverbal Behaviors ◽  
Teacher Immediacy ◽  
Online Instructors ◽  
Immediacy Behaviors ◽  
Recommendations For Practice ◽  
Distance Learning Environment ◽  
Verbal And Nonverbal Behaviors

The purpose of this chapter is to explore teacher immediacy strategies that help online instructors form connections with students while teaching in distance learning environments. Teacher immediacy consists of both verbal and nonverbal behaviors teachers can use that generate perceptions of closeness with students, which often feels lacking in a distance learning environment. Specific examples of immediacy behaviors in online courses are provided. The chapter shares examples of student/teacher interactions in a course built around teacher immediacy principles, identifying the specific principles visible in each interaction. Finally, the chapter ends with recommendations for practice using teacher immediacy strategies to build relationships with students in online courses.

scholarly journals Nonverbal Immediacy Mediates the Relationship Between Interpersonal Motives and Belongingness

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Mayor
Keyword(s):  
Sex Role ◽  
Nonverbal Immediacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Bem Sex Role Inventory ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Interpersonal Motives ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

While belongingness is a predictor of mental and physical health, the lack of social bonds is an issue for many people in occidental countries. This issue calls for global and affordable solutions. In this study, we notably investigated (a) the presumed positive relationships between agentic and communal interactional motives and belongingness, and (b) the mediating role of self-reported non-verbal immediacy—an indicator of availability to interact—in these relationships. Cross-sectional and longitudinal data were collected by means of questionnaires to test these hypotheses (NCrossectional = 344; NLongitudinal = 126) using the General Belongingness Scale, the Non-verbal Immediacy Scale, and the Bem Sex Role Inventory. Results supported the hypotheses: Interpersonal motives and non-verbal immediacy are associated cross-sectionally to belongingness, non-verbal immediacy mediates the interpersonal motives—belongingness relationship and positive changes in non-verbal immediacy are also related to increased belongingness. Practical and research implications are discussed.

Evaluation and Immediacy in Attitude Inference

1973 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 643-646
Author(s):  
Gerald L. Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Latin Square ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Verbal Immediacy ◽  
Evaluative Dimension ◽  
Written Descriptions

The present study examined attitude inference from speakers' statements varying in degree of directness or “immediacy” and positive or negative evaluation. Immediacy in a communication refers to the degree of closeness or intensity evident when communicating about an object or event. Using a Latin square design, combinations of positive, negative, and immediate, non-immediate statements were presented to Ss asked to infer the attitude of the speakers so represented. Analysis of ratings and written descriptions indicated the evaluative dimension had a significant effect on ratings, immediacy producing no significant effect on ratings or written descriptions. Results suggested the importance of involvement and need for specification of evaluative context in assessing verbal immediacy in communication.

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