Language Choice Matters: When Profanity Affects How People Are Judged
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DOI: 10.1177/0261927x18758143
Abstract: Swearing is prevalent in our society, but the influence of such language choices on judgments of others is not well understood. This study examines how the composition of conversational dyads, speaker’s gender, and use of… read more here.
Keywords: profanity; mixed gender; language choice; language ... See more keywords
Frankly, We Do Give a Damn
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DOI: 10.1177/1948550616681055
Abstract: There are two conflicting perspectives regarding the relationship between profanity and dishonesty. These two forms of norm-violating behavior share common causes and are often considered to be positively related. On the other hand, however, profanity… read more here.
Keywords: relationship profanity; give damn; profanity; profanity honesty ... See more keywords