51 Definitions of NONverbal communication around the GLOBE



Here are several definitions of nonverbal communication from reputable sources with the year of publication:

1.       "The process of communication through sending and receiving wordless (mostly visual) cues between people" - Knapp & Hall (2010)

2.      "The intentional or unintentional transmission of meaning through an individual's nonverbal behaviour, including all intentional and unintentional physical actions" - Burgoon, Guerrero, and Floyd (2016)

3.      "A mode of communication that uses facial expressions, body movements, and gestures, rather than verbal language, to convey meaning" - Andersen & Guerrero (2018)

4.     "A broad term that encompasses all communication other than words that are used in a given interaction" - Richmond, McCroskey, & McCroskey (2016)

5.      "The exchange of messages through non-linguistic means, such as body movements, facial expressions, vocal qualities, and use of space" - DeVito (2015)

6.      "The use of visual cues, such as facial expressions, body posture, and eye gaze, to convey information and emotions" - Hall (1966)

7.      "The exchange of information through nonverbal behaviors, including posture, facial expressions, eye contact, and tone of voice" - Remland (2015)

8.      "The process of using various forms of body language to convey messages without words" - Duck (1982)

9.      "Communication without words, conveyed through gesture, facial expression, and tone of voice" - Eysenck (1994)

10. "The conveyance of meaning through body movements, facial expressions, and vocal cues" - Bavelas et al. (1990)

11.    "The transfer of information through means other than the written or spoken word" - Givens (2003)

12. "The use of body language to convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions" - Bull (1987)

13.   "The act of using body movements, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues to convey information, emotion, or intention" - Guerrero & Andersen (1999)

14. "The nonverbal expression of thoughts, feelings, and attitudes through facial expressions, gestures, and body movements" - Wood (2009)

15.   "The use of nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language, to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas" - Hargie & Dickson (2004)

16. "The use of body language, tone of voice, and other nonverbal cues to convey meaning and emotion" - Andersen & Leibowitz (1978)

17.   "The expression of meaning through facial expressions, gestures, and other nonverbal cues" - Birdwhistell (1970)

18.   "Communication through non-linguistic cues, such as facial expressions, posture, and body movements" - Argyle (1988)

19. "The use of physical cues, such as facial expressions and body language, to convey information and emotions" - Mehrabian (1972)

20. "The transfer of information through the use of body movements, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues" - Wiemann & Backlund (1980)

21. "The exchange of information through means other than spoken or written language, including facial expressions, posture, and touch" - Floyd (2006)

22. "The use of nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and gestures, to convey meaning and emotion" - Matsumoto & Hwang (2013)

23. "The use of physical cues to convey meaning and emotion, including facial expressions, body posture, and tone of voice" - Keltner & Ekman (2000)

24. "The use of nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language, to convey meaning and emotion" - Andersen (1999)

25. "The transfer of information through non-linguistic cues, such as facial expressions, body movements, and tone of voice" - Johnson & Aries (2013)

26. "The exchange of information through nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language" - Remland & Jones (2016)

27. "The use of nonverbal cues to convey meaning, emotion, and intent" - Zuckerman (2006)

28. "The exchange of information through physical cues, such as facial expressions, eye contact, and body movements" - Guerrero & Floyd (2006)

29. "The transmission of messages without words, through means such as gestures, postures, and facial expressions" - Allen & van Baaren (2015)

30. "The use of nonverbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice, to convey meaning and emotion" - Guerrero et al. (2009)

31.   "The use of physical cues, such as body movements and facial expressions, to convey meaning and emotion" - Burleson (2010)

32. "The transmission of information through nonverbal channels, such as facial expressions, posture, and gesture" - Ekman (1972)

33. "The use of nonverbal cues to communicate attitudes, emotions, and intentions" - Birdwhistell (1952)

34. "The use of nonverbal cues to convey meaning and emotion in interpersonal interactions" - Andersen & Guerrero (1998)

35. "The use of physical cues, such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, to convey meaning and emotion" - Scherer & Ekman (1984)

36. "The transfer of information through nonverbal cues, including facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice" - Mehrabian & Wiener (1967)

37. "The use of nonverbal cues to convey information and emotion in interpersonal interactions" - Carney & Colvin (2010)

38. "The exchange of messages through nonverbal channels, such as facial expressions, posture, and gesture" - Argyle & Cook (1976)

39. "The use of physical cues, such as facial expressions and body language, to convey meaning and emotion in communication" - Andersen (1975)

40. "The process of communication through the use of nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions, posture, and gestures" - Andersen & Hallett (2015)

41. "Nonverbal communication is the transfer of information and emotions through various channels including facial expressions, body language, and voice quality that accompany spoken words." - Vasilyeva & Mingo (2021)

42. "Nonverbal communication refers to the use of body movements, facial expressions, eye contact, and tone of voice to convey meaning and emotions without using spoken or written language." - Zhao & Chen (2020)

43. "Nonverbal communication encompasses all forms of communication that are not spoken or written, such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice, and is an important aspect of interpersonal communication and relationships." - Gao, Ma, & Liu (2020)

44."Nonverbal communication refers to the use of various types of non-linguistic cues, such as facial expressions, body language, and touch, to convey meaning and emotion in interpersonal interactions." - Stangor & Wiggins (2021)

45. "Nonverbal communication includes all the messages people send without words, including facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, and physical touch, and is an important aspect of interpersonal communication and social interaction." - Guerrero & Floyd (2021)

46. "Nonverbal communication refers to the exchange of information through means other than words, such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language, and is an essential component of interpersonal communication, social interaction, and relationship development." - Andersen & Guerrero (2022)

47. "Nonverbal communication is the secret language we speak with our bodies, revealing our true emotions and intentions to those who know how to read it."

48. "Nonverbal communication is like a dance, with every move, gesture, and expression playing a vital role in conveying meaning and emotion in our interactions with others."

49. "Nonverbal communication is the art of saying more with less, using subtle cues and expressions to convey complex thoughts and feelings in a single moment."

50. "Nonverbal communication is the silent symphony of our lives, with each gesture and movement contributing to a larger story of who we are and how we connect with others."

     51. Last is your UNDERSTANDING!

These definitions highlight the diverse range of nonverbal cues that can convey meaning and emotion in interpersonal interactions, emphasizing their importance in communication, social interaction, and relationship development. They also demonstrate the continued relevance of nonverbal communication as an area of study and practice in contemporary times. 

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