Communication adaptation among racially homogeneous and heterogeneous groups
- 1 September 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Southern Communication Journal
- Vol. 54 (3), 253-272
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10417948909372760
Abstract
This study examined the communication patterns of individuals in racially homogeneous groups compared to their communication when interacting in racially heterogeneous groups. Results revealed that black women in all black groups were more nonverbally expressive and interrupted each other more than white women in all‐white groups. Blacks also exhibited somewhat more smiling and fewer adapters than whites. All groups adjusted their communication when interacting in racially mixed groups; however, mutual convergence was more predominant than accommodation due to race.Keywords
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