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Peer reviewedRenz, Mary Ann – Central States Speech Journal, 1987
Examines arguments used in three United Nations Security Council debates which contradict the conclusion that different nations use different argumentative forms and think differently. Finds that the nature of data and the relative emphasis on principle as a negotiating strategy were more characteristic factors. (MS)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Cultural Differences, Debate, Deduction
Peer reviewedSaeki, Mimako; O'Keefe, Barbara J. – Human Communication Research, 1994
Tests a rational model of the elaboration of themes found in rejection messages, using Japanese and American participants. Finds partial support for the initial rational model but notes two key revisions: identifies two new themes in rejection messages and suggests substantial differences in the way Americans and Japanese elaborate themes to serve…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMcLaurin, Patrick – Communication Monographs, 1995
Finds that prosocial messages directed at African American youth overlook the social contexts that shape the receiver's perception and interpretation of messages in urban youth culture. Suggests that the design of these messages incorrectly assumes that the linear communication style used by mainstream culture will persuade an audience that…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Communication Research, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
A Cross-Cultural Study of Directive Sequences and Some Implications for Compliance-Gaining Research.
Peer reviewedFitch, Kristine L. – Communication Monographs, 1994
Presents an ethnographic examination of directive sequences in two speech communities, one in the United States and one in Colombia, with emphasis on the distinctive belief systems revealed by directive use. Shows that patterns of results are consistent with the values of Americans and inconsistent with the values of Colombians. Discusses how…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Compliance (Psychology), Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Download full textHazen, Michael David – 1984
A study was conducted to determine if the Japanese use logic and argument in different ways than do Westerners. The study analyzed sample rebuttal speeches (in English) of 14 Japanese debaters using the Toulmin model of argument. In addition, it made comparisons with a sample of speeches made by 5 American high school debaters. Audiotapes of the…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Debate
Rancer, Andrew S. – 1990
Recent research on argumentativeness and verbal aggressiveness has examined the influence of these two predispositions on marital/interspousal violence and cross-cultural communication. The line of inquiry regarding intrafamily violence and aggression is beginning to emerge. R. J. Gelles and M. A. Straus have identified two intraindividual…
Descriptors: Aggression, Communication Research, Cultural Differences, Cultural Exchange
