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Concept

face-to-face interactions

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405

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About

Face-to-face interactions is a fundamental mode of human communication and social exchange occurring between individuals who are physically co-present in the same location. As an academic concept and research focus, it investigates the complex dynamics of direct, embodied communication, encompassing verbal content, paralinguistic features, non-verbal cues (such as gestures, facial expressions, and posture), spatial relationships, and immediate feedback mechanisms. Characterized by mutual physical presence, multi-sensory engagement, and synchronous information flow, its significance lies in its foundational role in shaping social relationships, facilitating collaborative activities, transmitting cultural norms, and influencing individual and group behavior across diverse social contexts.

Top Authors

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MB

University of Canterbury

JB

Michigan State University

JB

University of Victoria

JH

Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics

KY

Hitachi (Japan)

Top Institutions

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Cornell University

Ithaca, United States

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, United States

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison, United States