Compensatory conspicuous communication: Low status increases jargon use
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DOI: 10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.07.001
Abstract: Abstract Jargon is commonly used to efficiently communicate and signal group membership. We propose that jargon use also serves a status compensation function. We first define jargon and distinguish it from slang and technical language.… read more here.
Keywords: status; jargon; jargon use; low status ... See more keywords