Please Excuse My Accent: An Examination of Impression Management Strategies Used by Nonnative Speakers

In this research, we investigate the impression management (IM) strategies used by nonnative speakers. We ask the following questions: (1) What IM strategies do nonnative speakers employ, (2) Are some IM strategies more effective than others, and (3) What determines the use of different IN strategie...

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Published in:Journal of language and social psychology 2024-06, Vol.43 (3), p.298-325
Main Authors: Roberson, Loriann, Kim, Regina, Russo, Marcello, Briganti, Paola
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accentuation
Impression management
Interpersonal communication
Language proficiency
Nonnative speakers
Selfpromotion
Strategies
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Summary:In this research, we investigate the impression management (IM) strategies used by nonnative speakers. We ask the following questions: (1) What IM strategies do nonnative speakers employ, (2) Are some IM strategies more effective than others, and (3) What determines the use of different IN strategies among nonnative speakers? Across two studies, we examine if some IM strategies are more effective than others in improving outcomes for nonnative speakers. Results from both studies revealed negative effects associated with the use of defensive strategies, and results from Study 2 demonstrated benefits associated with assertive strategies (i.e., self-promotion and flattery).
ISSN:0261-927X
1552-6526
DOI:10.1177/0261927X241240069