Communication Traits in First and Second Languages: Puerto Rico
Titel:
Communication Traits in First and Second Languages: Puerto Rico
Auteur:
Richmond, Virginia P. McCroskey, James C. McCroskey, Linda L. Fayer, Joan M.
Verschenen in:
Journal of intercultural communication research
Paginering:
Jaargang 37 (2008) nr. 2 pagina's 65-73
Jaar:
2008-07
Inhoud:
Early research relating to communication apprehension (CA) indicated a strong association between CA in first and second language interactions in Puerto Rico and Micronesia. More recent research has indicated similar associations involving individuals from a variety of Asian cultures. The study discussed in this paper broadens the focus of attention to a variety of communication traits rather than a single trait. In addition to CA, the other traits studied include shyness, assertiveness, responsiveness, compulsive communication, self-perceived communication competence, and willingness to communicate. This report is directed toward communication traits in Puerto Rico in both Spanish and English. This report includes discussion of relationships among communication traits in each language and the differences and similarities in those traits between the languages.