Abstract
Nonverbal communication helps people accomplish several interpersonal goals, such as: forming first impressions, developing and maintaining relationships, communicating dominance, and expressing emotions. This chapter examines research on these topics, including work on the what-is-beautiful-is-good hypothesis, thin slice impressions, positive involvement (immediacy), flirtation, the bright and dark sides of nonverbal dominance, and the expression of affectionate and hostile emotions. Dyadic patterns related to immediacy, dominance, and emotional expression are also discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Interpersonal Communication |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH |
| Pages | 53-75 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783110276794 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783110276428 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Dominance
- Emotional expression
- First impressions
- Flirting
- Immediacy
- Nonverbal communication
- Physical attractiveness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences