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Mapping Self-Presentation through Lenses of Non-Verbal Cues and Body Language; Observational Analysis of Pakistani Society

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Title: Mapping Self-Presentation through Lenses of Non-Verbal Cues and Body Language; Observational Analysis of Pakistani Society

Authors: Shahzad Ali, Sayyed Aamir Abbas Rizvi, Zaheer Ud Din Babar

Journal: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH) 

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Publisher: Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad (AIOU)

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2015

Volume: 23

Issue: 1

Language: English

Keywords: Self presentationsbody languageeye contact nonverbal behaviorgender differencesarm positionssmilingcovert observationPakistani societygestures and facial expression.

Categories
Sociology (44910) Anthropology (4272) Psychology (26534) Nonverbal Communication (9) Communication Studies (4618)

Abstract

Non-verbal signals or silent language play a significant role in understanding of verbal communication since inception of mankind on this planet. Several factors including gender, age socio-economic background, communication setting and cultural differences influence our non-verbal communication in conspicuous manners. This research paper presents in-depth analysis of non-verbal cues mainly eye contact smile, forward lean of body, touch and play with hair as well as tapping with fingers on surface and arms positions etc. of Pakistani society. The body language of 217 research subjects was measured with the help of covert observational technique. T

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