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- Title
Separated by a Common Language.
- Authors
Marsh, Abigail A.; Elfenbein, Hillary Anger; Ambady, Nalini
- Abstract
The expression of nonverbal cues may differ systematically across cultures. Common cues used in distinct ways cross-culturally may be termed nonverbal accents. The data in this study indicate that nonverbal accents can help perceivers to distinguish the nationality of expressers. In Study 1, American participants could determine the nationality of Australian and American adults with above-chance accuracy when viewing their emotional expressions but not neutral expressions. In Study 2, American participants could also determine the nationality of Australians and Americans seen walking or waving in greeting. The accuracy of nationality judgments was also correlated with the extent to which Australian targets were perceived to conform to stereotypes about Australians. It is argued that nonverbal accents may be a mechanism that perceivers can use to apply group stereotypes.
- Publication
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 2007, Vol 38, Issue 3, p284
- ISSN
0022-0221
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0022022107300275