“We” are in This Pandemic, but “You” can get Through This: The Effects of Pronouns on Likelihood to Stay-at-Home During COVID-19

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Journal of Language and Social Psychology Pub Date : 2021-10-01 DOI:10.1177/0261927X211044799

Ke C. Tu, S. S. Chen, R. M. Mesler

引用次数: 6

Abstract

We examine how first-person plural and second-person singular pronouns used in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) communications impact people's likelihood to follow stay-at-home recommendations. A 2 (first-person plural [“we”] vs. second-person singular [“you”]) by continuous trait self-control between-subjects experiment (N = 223) was used to examine individuals’ adherence to stay-at-home recommendations. Results suggest that “you”-based appeals may be more broadly effective in garnering stay-at-home adherence, whereas low self-control individuals are less responsive to “we” appeals. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

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“我们”正处于这场大流行病中，但“你”可以度过这一关：新冠肺炎期间代词对留在家中可能性的影响

我们研究了2019冠状病毒病（新冠肺炎）传播中使用的第一人称复数和第二人称单数代词如何影响人们遵循居家建议的可能性。A 2（第一人称复数[“我们”]与第二人称单数[“你”]）通过受试者之间的持续特质自我控制实验（N = 223）用于检查个人对居家建议的遵守情况。研究结果表明，基于“你”的呼吁可能更广泛地有效地获得居家依从性，而自控力低的人对“我们”的呼吁反应较差。讨论了对研究和实践的启示。

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Journal of Language and Social Psychology Multiple-

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5.20

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14.30%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Language and Social Psychology explores the social dimensions of language and the linguistic implications of social life. Articles are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, including linguistics, cognitive science, sociology, communication, psychology, education, and anthropology. The journal provides complete and balanced coverage of the latest developments and advances through original, full-length articles, short research notes, and special features as Debates, Courses and Conferences, and Book Reviews.