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FRIENDSHIP GOALS:
COMMUNICATION:
Annotated Bibliography
Myron T. Cubillan
AN AFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION:
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Yang, X. Y., & Wu, Y. A. (2008). Same Vague Expression, Different Conceptualizations.
Vague languages, such as “quite a few”, are used as a major part of our daily
communication. We may have questions about how much “quite a few” really
interpretation of the same vague words? Does the vague word have its own
meaning or does it depend on the context in which people use it? In this study,
the researchers carried out cross-cultural and gender comparisons measuring the
https://doi.org/10.1515/jelf-2012-0019
This article looks at how vague expressions are used in academic settings when English
is used as a lingua franca. This points on the frequencies of general extenders, vague
also compares the frequency of ambiguous expressions in lingua franca and data from
native speakers. The results show that lingua franca speakers use vague expressions
almost twice as often as native speakers, despite the fact that the range of expressions in
the lingua franca data is narrower. This study could greatly contribute to my research
due to its classifications of the vague expressions. It also tackles the frequency of the use
69-81. http://www.ijscl.net/article_2955_406bf5694d08ef491bb010fa81c24726.pdf
approximations, and hedging). The results of the study showed the pedagogical
value of analyzing naturally occurring discourse. This study will help expand
research along with the other types mentioned from the other sources
Alkhatnai, M. (2017). Vague language and its social role. Theory and Practice in
The use of vague vocabulary differs by culture, so it's critical for the speaker to
want to learn the language of the new culture he or she is visiting in order to
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understand how native speakers of that language use vague phrases. It would
to use ambiguous vocabulary to convey their messages, and this technique has
been well received. This article impacts my study on the use of vague language
McConchie, J., Hite, B. J., Blackard, M. B., & Cheung, R. C. M. (2019). With a little help
https://doi.org/10.1080/10888691.2019.1693272
overcoming negative outcomes, but also seeking and experiencing positive ones.
them. Close personal relationships can fulfill the basic psychological need for
through the influence they can exert on others, may also contribute to optimal
functioning.
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Jarvinen, D. W., & Nicholls, J. G. (1996). Adolescents' social goals, beliefs about the
266 9th grade students had their relational goals and views about peer
peer relationships were also identified: Being Sincere, Having Status, Being
priorities and values was shown to be correct. I included this research article to
my study because of the peer goals that is present in a group of best friends that
will be one of my subjects in this study. This could help me analyze the
Finn, A., & Powers, W. G. (2002). The value of instrumental and affective
The aim of this research was to determine how important instrumental and
https://www.jstor.org/stable/23086193
This review of some of the similarities and differences in Feinman's and the
reflects on its role in the social development of reality, it is argued that its
article talks about the importance of affective communication that was used in
my study in identifying the use of vague expressions from the said context of
communication.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10570310500202405
Brown, B. M. (2020). Team goals – why having common goals is important, retrieved
from https://equanimityexecutive.com/team-goals-why-having-common-goals-
is-important/
Common goals are important not only because they develop creativity and
innovation but because they bring people together and encourage them to
Dworkin, S. L. (2012). Sample size policy for qualitative studies using in-depth
interviews. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-012-0016-6
While some experts in qualitative research avoid the topic of ‘‘how many’’
adequate.
https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/vague-language-as-a-means-of-avoiding-
controversy/viewer
Following on from Gricean theory and pragmatics, there has been considerable
research into the use of vague language as a way of being polite. It has been
linked with the idea of maintaining harmony and cooperation within a social
group, avoiding any threat to the face of another member of that group (Brown
& Levinson, 1987). The idea here is that precise language gives too much
Locher, M. A., & Watts, R. J. (2005). Politeness theory and relational work.
https://doi.org/10.1515/jplr.2005.1.1.9
Human beings rely crucially on others to be able to realize their life goals and
aspirations, and as social beings they will naturally orient themselves towards
Universal Class, (2021) The Politeness Theory: A Guide for Everyone. Retrieved from
https://www.universalclass.com/articles/business/communication-studies/
politeness-theory.htm
Politeness theory relies, in part, on the idea that there are different kinds of face:
positive face and negative face. Positive face reflects an individual's need for his
individual's need for freedom of action, freedom from imposition, and the right