Judging emoji by occupation: A case of emoji-based sarcasm interpretation

Cui, Jing; Dandan, Yu R.; Jiang, Guiying

doi:10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.103870

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“…Sarcasm can be indicated through various communicative signals, including contextual, verbal, and paralinguistic/nonverbal cues: contextual cues emphasize the contrast between the utterance and the circumstances, verbal cues are the verbal marker that frequently go along with sarcastic comments such as exaggerated adverbs and adjective, and paralinguistic cues are the nonverbal indicators often linked with sarcasm such as alterations in voice tone and facial expressions ( Garcia et al, 2022 ). Moreover, the meaning of sarcastic statements could vary due to the impacts of individual differences of senders [e.g., age ( Brewer et al, 1981 ); gender ( Hoffman and Hurst, 1990 ); occupation ( Pratto and Bargh, 1991 ; Cui et al, 2023 )] and receivers [e.g., age, ( Howman and Filik, 2020 ; Garcia et al, 2022 ); theory of mind ( Blasko and Kazmerski, 2006 ; Tiv et al, 2023 ); working memory capacity ( Olkoniemi et al, 2016 , 2019 ); personal trait ( Mewhort-Buist and Nilsen, 2013 )] as well as the sociocultural context ( Blasko et al, 2021 ; Zhu and Filik, 2023 ). However, relatively few studies explored sarcasm comprehension cross-culturally to data ( Banasik-Jemielniak and Kałowski, 2022 ; Zhu and Filik, 2023 ), To fill the gap, the current study aims to explore how national culture impact sarcasm comprehension in both Chinese and American groups.…”

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Cross-cultural nuances in sarcasm comprehension: a comparative study of Chinese and American perspectives

Du,

He,

Chu

2024

Front. Psychol.

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It is evident that sarcasm can be interpreted differently due to various factors, However, rare research was conducted to investigate the influence of national culture on sarcasm comprehension despite its valuable theoretical implication. This study used an online rating task to explore how national culture impacts the comprehension of sarcasm, focusing on the differences between Chinese and American cultural values (i.e., power distance, uncertainty avoidance, collectivism, long-term orientation, and masculinity) and their influence on comprehending sarcastic praise and criticism. The study showed that Chinese participants tend to understand sarcasm less than Americans. It also found that Power Distance is linked to better sarcasm comprehension in both cultures, while Uncertainty Avoidance has a negative effect on it, especially in Chinese participants. Collectivism is also associated with improved sarcasm comprehension, especially in Chinese participants. However, Masculinity and Long-Term Orientation do not seem to have a significant impact on sarcasm comprehension, regardless of nationality or the type of comment (praise or criticism). Overall, the study reveals nuanced differences in how cultural values shape the comprehension of sarcasm in Chinese and American contexts, underscoring the complex interplay between culture and communication.

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Cross-cultural nuances in sarcasm comprehension: a comparative study of Chinese and American perspectives

Du,

He,

Chu

2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…Except the winking emoji, the smiling emoji was also claimed to in indicate sarcastic intent in Chinese culture (De Seta, 2018;Zhou et al, 2017). Cui et al (2023) also reported that occupation stereotypes affect the interpretation of verbal irony conveyed through the smiling emoji, as factors such as humor, close relationships, sincerity, and social status influence judgments of emoji-based verbal irony. The effect of emojis on verbal irony comprehension was also examined by brain imaging experiments.…”

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The impact of emojis on verbal irony comprehension in computer-mediated communication: A cross-cultural study

2024

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This study examines the influence of emojis on the comprehension of verbal irony in computer-mediated communication (CMC), with a focus on cross-cultural comparisons between Chinese and American participants. Verbal irony, often reliant on paralinguistic cues absent in text-based communication, poses comprehension challenges in CMC. Emojis, as nonverbal cues, are hypothesized to aid in conveying and interpreting ironic intent. The research involved 96 participants, equally divided between the two cultures, who were presented with scenarios containing verbal irony accompanied by either a winking or smiling emoji, or no emoji. The findings suggest significant cross-cultural differences in irony comprehension facilitated by emojis. American participants showed improved irony comprehension with the winking emoji, aligning with its conventional association with sarcasm in Western cultures. Conversely, Chinese participants better understood irony when paired with the smiling emoji, highlighting cultural variations in emoji interpretation. The study underscores the complex role of cultural context in digital communication.

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The role of digital cues in online banter: a systematic review of adolescents’ and emerging adults’ views, uses and interpretations

Badrakh,

Buglass,

Betts

et al. 2024

Curr Psychol

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The potential ambiguity and aggression related to banter-type humorous interactions may lead to misinterpretations and escalations such as perceived bullying, especially in the online context. A way to minimise such risks during online banter is the use of digital visual cues such as emojis, emoticons, GIFs, personal photos, videos, etc. This review summarised and synthesised the literature to understand how adolescents and emerging adults perceive and interpret the role of digital visual cues in online banter/humour and how they actually use these cues in banter-type online interactions. From the 12,372 papers identified, 17 papers were included, and the relevant narrative data were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis (Clarke & Braun, 2021). Four themes were generated, including, (1) Digital cues are an essential part of digital banter, (2) Digital cues are ambiguous, (3) Harmful online banter containing digital cues, and (4) Personal and contextual effects. Implications and future directions are discussed.

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Judging emoji by occupation: A case of emoji-based sarcasm interpretation

Cited by 8 publications

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Cross-cultural nuances in sarcasm comprehension: a comparative study of Chinese and American perspectives

Cross-cultural nuances in sarcasm comprehension: a comparative study of Chinese and American perspectives

The impact of emojis on verbal irony comprehension in computer-mediated communication: A cross-cultural study

The role of digital cues in online banter: a systematic review of adolescents’ and emerging adults’ views, uses and interpretations

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