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Peer reviewedMarkel, Norman – Language in Society, 1990
Examines words per pause (W/P) as a means of identifying solidarity between speakers and listeners. Speakers use significantly more words per pause with friends than when speaking with strangers. W/P can be used to investigate speaking style in various contexts and to diagnose sympathy and estrangement between speakers. (JL)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Language Styles, Nonverbal Communication, Paralinguistics
