Gender Differences in Mobile Text Messages of Teenagers: A Corpus Comparison Analysis

Tae Joon Moon; Jonathan D'Angelo; Yangsun Hong; Stephanie Jean Tsang; Dhavan Shah; David H Gustafson

Gender Differences in Mobile Text Messages of Teenagers: A Corpus Comparison Analysis

Tae Joon Moon, Jonathan D'Angelo, Yangsun Hong, Stephanie Jean Tsang, Dhavan Shah, David H Gustafson

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Abstract

The primary objective of this study is to investigate gender differences in mobile texting behavior among adolescents. Applying the corpus comparison method, the present study delineated patterns of expressions used in actual text messages in order to uncover patterns in use of this medium. Results revealed differences in adolescent texting behavior by gender. Girls were more likely to develop and maintain relationships through texting. Text messages of female adolescents included more self-disclosure, including emotions, and personal information, whereas boys used text messages mainly for flirting. Theoretical explanations of gender differences in mobile texting were provided. The strengths and limitations of keyword comparison method were discussed as well.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 28 May 2017
Event	67th Annual International Communication Association Conference, ICA 2017: Interventions. Communication Research and Practice - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 25 May 2017 → 29 May 2017 https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/ica/ica17/

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Conference	67th Annual International Communication Association Conference, ICA 2017
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	25/05/17 → 29/05/17
Internet address	https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/ica/ica17/

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