Human affection exchange: IV. Vocalic predictors of perceived affection in initial interactions

By Floyd, Kory
Publication: Western Journal of Communication
Date: Wednesday, January 1 2003

HEADNOTE

This investigation examines the relationship between speakers' vocal characteristics and receivers' and observers' perceptions of speakers' affectionate intentions toward receivers in initial interactions. Hypotheses drawn from

affection exchange theory were tested in an experimental procedure involving 48 triads of previously unacquainted young adults. Results revealed that (1) speakers' fundamental frequency was linearly related to observers' perceptions of speakers' affection level; (2) speakers' variation in fundamental frequency was linearly related to receivers' and observers' perceptions of speakers' affection level; (3) speakers' vocal intensity was unrelated to perceptions of their affection level; and, (4) speakers' fundamental frequency interacted with speakers' sex to influence receivers' perceptions of speakers' affection level.

THE COMMUNICATION OF affection is critical to the development and maintenance of personal relationships. Affectionate expressions often serve as critical incidents by which relational development is ascertained, while their absence may be taken as evidence of disinterest or relational deterioration (see Owen, 1987). While commonly associated with romantic relationships, affectionate communication is also common in friendships and family relationships (Floyd & Morman, 1997; Salt, 1991), and is even important in initial interactions due to its ability to contribute to relational development (see Floyd & Burgoon, 1999).

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