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<p>Variationist studies have shown the implication of tie properties in the emergence and preservation of linguistic norms. This contribution deepens the understanding of this mechanism at the dyadic level. It explores relational subjectivity and relativity among individuals of a community and their implications in the distribution of lexical variants. The aim is to understand how the reciprocity of a relation influences the share of lexical practices. To do so, we analyze the network of discussions of bachelor's degree students of the University of Geneva and their lexical practices. Using the modern methods used in social network analysis to study relational properties and by running multiple regression quadratic assignment procedure (MRQAP), reciprocal interactions are found to lead to a higher lexical share and similarity.</p>
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Variationist studies have shown the implication of tie properties in the emergence and preservation of linguistic norms. This contribution deepens the understanding of this mechanism at the dyadic level. It explores relational subjectivity and relativity among individuals of a community and their implications in the distribution of lexical variants. The aim is to understand how the reciprocity of a relation influences the share of lexical practices. To do so, we analyze the network of discussions of bachelor's degree students of the University of Geneva and their lexical practices. Using the modern methods used in social network analysis to study relational properties and by running multiple regression quadratic assignment procedure (MRQAP), reciprocal interactions are found to lead to a higher lexical share and similarity.

On the Effect of Reciprocal Dyadic Relations on the Share of Lexical Practices

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Variationist studies have shown the implication of tie properties in the emergence and preservation of linguistic norms. This contribution deepens the...

On the Effect of Reciprocal Dyadic Relations on the Share of Lexical Practices

Article Category: Article

Published Online: Mar 10, 2023

Page range: 26 - 49

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/connections-2022-0001

Keywords
Lexical practices, Reciprocity, Social network, Language, Dyads, Influence

© 2023 Guillaume P. Fernandez, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

On the Effect of Reciprocal Dyadic Relations on the Share of Lexical Practices

Article Category: Article

Published Online: Mar 10, 2023

Page range: 26 - 49

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/connections-2022-0001

KeywordsLexical practices, Reciprocity, Social network, Language, Dyads, Influence

© 2023 Guillaume P. Fernandez, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Lexical practices, Reciprocity, Social network, Language, Dyads, Influence