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The dimensions of social interaction
Author(s) -
Hare A. Paul
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830050303
Subject(s) - face (sociological concept) , interpersonal communication , social relation , interpersonal relationship , psychology , face to face interaction , computer science , sociology , social psychology , epistemology , communication , social science , philosophy
Often scientists talk about the same things with different vocabularies and from different points of view. To simplify common patterns of analysis used in the study of groups, this author presents a scheme for conceptualizing the basic variables in such research on face‐to‐face social interaction. Major dimensions of observed behavior are delineated under the headings of form and content of interaction for both personal and interpersonal behavior. This analysis is suggested as a framework for organizing ideas in this area of research.