1972Journal of Personality and Social PsychologyRequires access

Some signals and rules for taking speaking turns in conversations.

Starkey Duncan

Open publisher page 1,366 citations

Abstract

Studied the turn-taking mechanism, whereby participants manage the smooth and appropriate exchange of speaking turns in face-to-face interaction in 2 videotapes showing a therapist-patient interview and a discussion between 2 therapists. 3 basic signals were noted: (a) turn-yielding signals by the s

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Studied the turn-taking mechanism, whereby participants manage the smooth and appropriate exchange of speaking turns in face-to-face interaction in 2 videotapes showing a therapist-patient interview and a discussion between 2 therapists. 3 basic signals were noted: (a) turn-yielding signals by the s

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 1366 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Studied the turn-taking mechanism, whereby participants manage the smooth and appropriate exchange of speaking turns in face-to-face interaction in 2 videotapes showing a therapist-patient interview and a discussion between 2 therapists. 3 basic signals were noted: (a) turn-yielding signals by the s

Key concepts: Psychology, Social psychology, Face (sociological concept), Mechanism (biology), Turn-taking, Social relation, Cognitive psychology, Communication

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Some signals and rules for taking speaking turns in conversations. — Research Paper | ScholarLens