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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Phonetics
  • Sociolinguistics

Background:

  • Response tokens, or back-channels, are crucial for conversational flow.
  • Previous research has not systematically linked phonetic properties of back-channels to their interactional functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how hearers use phonetic variation in back-channels to maintain or differentiate their actions.
  • To explore the relationship between sequential position, phonetic characteristics, and interactional meaning in back-channels.

Main Methods:

  • Combines detailed interactional analysis with phonetic analysis of naturally occurring Norwegian talk.
  • Categorizes conversational actions as 'maintained' (doing the same) or 'differentiated' (not doing the same).
  • Analyzes phonetic features such as pitch, loudness, voice quality, and articulation in relation to interactional categories.

Main Results:

  • Phonetically similar back-channels are associated with maintaining the current interactional stance.
  • Phonetically dissimilar back-channels are linked to differentiating the interactional stance.
  • Phonetic characteristics systematically differentiate between maintaining and differentiating actions, influencing turn negotiation.

Conclusions:

  • Phonetic variation in back-channels is not random but systematically related to interactional meaning.
  • The study highlights the significance of sequential and phonetic analysis in understanding conversational meaning-making.
  • Findings have implications for linguistic and phonetic research, particularly in the study of back-channels and conversational interaction.