2018
DOI: 10.3138/cjhs.2018-0020
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Abstract: This research presents an exploratory study of how individuals use emoji, specifically in sexually suggestive contexts. Emoji are small images that depict emotions, concepts, or items that are used in computer-mediated communication in order to add context, emotion, and personality to messages. The dataset consists of 693 participants recruited via online social networks and forums. Results indicate that the use of emoji play a significant role in the sending and receiving of sexually suggestive messages; of i… Show more

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“…Similarly, the finer morphological features of specific emojis—such as facial expression, shape of eye and mouth, presence of teeth, colors, etc.—may make some emojis more effective at communicating affect than others. For instance, a recent study demonstrated that individuals preferentially use specific types of emoji with specific recipients, such as facial expressions for emotion and objects resembling body parts, to communicate sexually suggestive messages and initiate sexting [29]. Further, while the current study focused on English-speaking participants, these findings may vary across languages and cultures.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…Similarly, the finer morphological features of specific emojis—such as facial expression, shape of eye and mouth, presence of teeth, colors, etc.—may make some emojis more effective at communicating affect than others. For instance, a recent study demonstrated that individuals preferentially use specific types of emoji with specific recipients, such as facial expressions for emotion and objects resembling body parts, to communicate sexually suggestive messages and initiate sexting [29]. Further, while the current study focused on English-speaking participants, these findings may vary across languages and cultures.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…In the process of using emoji, the differences between individual characteristics, platforms, cultural backgrounds, and contexts may lead to different understandings. Emoji are also used for some specific topics, such as in sexually suggestive contexts (Thomson et al, 2018). This paper systematically summarizes the differences of emoji in terms of individual diversity, cultural diversity, platform diversity, and their inefficiency in use.…”
Section: The Use Of Emojimentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On the contrary, people tend to use negative emoji when they feel down such as crying, the red face that indicates anger, or a pensive face. Emoji are also used for some specific topics, such as in sexually suggestive contexts (Thomson, Kluftinger, & Wentland, 2018). It may be useful tools in creating a relationship between partners.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%