A symbolism study of expression in text-based communication

dc.contributor.advisor Paul Bruski
dc.contributor.author Zhu, Xi
dc.contributor.department Art and Design
dc.date 2018-08-11T13:56:42.000
dc.date.accessioned 2020-06-30T02:58:34Z
dc.date.available 2020-06-30T02:58:34Z
dc.date.copyright Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 UTC 2015
dc.date.embargo 2001-01-01
dc.date.issued 2015-01-01
dc.description.abstract <p>Modern communication technology such as mobile phone and the Internet have made long-distance text-based communication very convenient. As a result, more and more people choose to send text messages via SMS or instant message software (e.g., WhatsApp) as a major approach to communicate with each other. However, due to the limitations of written language, text-based communication usually cannot accurately express the emotions and feelings of the message sender. Symbolic facial expressions, such as emoji and emoticons, were invented to overcome this shortcoming of text-based communication. By inserting symbols in a text message, the sender has an ability to express his emotions and feelings represented by facial expressions. In this thesis, I study the usage of symbolic facial expressions in text-based communications and it's impact on people's communication behaviors.</p> <p>1. Is the use of Emoji partially too culturally specific?</p> <p>2. Can symbolic facial expression be used by themselves? If so, in what situations?</p> <p>3. During SMS conversation, how many facial expressions are excessive? Will excessive</p> <p>symbolic facial expression impede SMS communication?</p> <p>4. What factors influence the behavior of emoji usage in a SMS sender?</p> <p>These questions explore different aspects of the usage of facial expressions/emoji in text communication including culture differences, usage of emoji compared to text, the definition of excessive usage of emoji, and the interpretation of these symbols in general. In order to find</p> <p>answers to the above research questions, I conducted a survey among approximately 1000 students and faculty members in Iowa State University. I have calculated the statistical data of the survey answers, and drew my conclusion based on the analysis of these results.</p>
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dc.identifier.articleid 5708
dc.identifier.contextkey 8077608
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.31274/etd-180810-4253
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dc.identifier.uri https://dr.lib.iastate.edu/handle/20.500.12876/28886
dc.language.iso en
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dc.subject.disciplines Fine Arts
dc.subject.keywords Graphic Design
dc.title A symbolism study of expression in text-based communication
dc.type thesis en_US
dc.type.genre thesis en_US
dspace.entity.type Publication
thesis.degree.level thesis
thesis.degree.name Master of Fine Arts
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