Quote-and-Reply in WeChat: A Conversation Analytic Study
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| Title: | Quote-and-Reply in WeChat: A Conversation Analytic Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Yajing Yang |
| Source: | Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL. 2025 25(1):50-61. |
| Availability: | Teachers College, Columbia University. 525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027. e-mail: tcsalt@tc.columbia.edu; Web site: https://tesolal.columbia.edu |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Discourse Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Mediated Communication, Synchronous Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Connected Discourse, Communication Strategies, Humor, Social Media, Chinese, Foreign Countries, English, Translation |
| Geographic Terms: | China, United States |
| ISSN: | 2576-2907 |
| Abstract: | This study explores uses of the quote-and-reply (Q&R) function in WeChat through conversation analysis. Analyzing 7 naturally occurring chat samples, the research identifies 3 primary interactional practices: sequence-jumping, which enables responses to non-adjacent turns across temporal gaps; response facilitation, where quotes are incorporated in the message to enhance clarity and thematic coherence; and spotlighting prior text, which emphasizes specific messages for alignment or humor. Findings reveal how Q&R transforms digital communication by mitigating challenges of multi-party chats and asynchronous interactions. The study contributes to understanding how platform-specific features reshape conversation structures, offering insights for designing more effective digital communication tools. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1478736 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study explores uses of the quote-and-reply (Q&R) function in WeChat through conversation analysis. Analyzing 7 naturally occurring chat samples, the research identifies 3 primary interactional practices: sequence-jumping, which enables responses to non-adjacent turns across temporal gaps; response facilitation, where quotes are incorporated in the message to enhance clarity and thematic coherence; and spotlighting prior text, which emphasizes specific messages for alignment or humor. Findings reveal how Q&R transforms digital communication by mitigating challenges of multi-party chats and asynchronous interactions. The study contributes to understanding how platform-specific features reshape conversation structures, offering insights for designing more effective digital communication tools. |
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| ISSN: | 2576-2907 |
