Collectivism-Individualism in Perceptions of Speech Rate: A Cross-Cultural Comparison.

Lee, Hyun O.; Boster, Franklin J.

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ERIC Number: EJ452419

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Publication Date: 1992

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Collectivism-Individualism in Perceptions of Speech Rate: A Cross-Cultural Comparison.

Lee, Hyun O.; Boster, Franklin J.

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, v23 n3 p377-88 Sep 1992

Compares the relative effects of speech rate in Korea and the United States for perceptions of the speaker's credibility. Using a 3-way factorial design, data for 120 university students from each country indicate that rapid delivery can enhance one's credibility in the United States and among female Korean speakers. (SLD)

Descriptors: College Students, Credibility, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Females, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Individualism, Males, Sex Differences, Speech Communication, Speech Habits, Student Attitudes, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Korea; United States

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