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  • Psychology
  • Communication Studies
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Interpersonal communication is often imperfect and prone to errors.
  • Individuals may not always recognize or respond effectively to communication breakdowns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the extent to which individuals are sensitive to communication problems.
  • To examine the role and effectiveness of other-initiated repairs (OIRs) in addressing communication failures.

Main Methods:

  • A dyadic referential communication task was employed using a text-chat interface.
  • Participants (44 dyads) described and interpreted abstract geometric shapes across 72 trials, alternating roles.

Main Results:

  • Communication success and efficiency improved over repeated interactions.
  • Matchers reported lower confidence during unsuccessful communication trials.
  • Other-initiated repairs (OIRs) were associated with lower communication success and reduced Director Confidence.

Conclusions:

  • Interlocutors demonstrate a degree of sensitivity to communication problems.
  • Other-initiated repairs (OIRs) are appropriately utilized to manage communication difficulties.
  • The use of OIRs effectively signals the presence of communication issues between interlocutors.