Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Colloquy Undergraduate Research Journal
Abstract
Swearing is a form of language commonly used, yet its use is oftentimes viewed negatively in certain contexts (Johnson & Lewis, 2010). Swearing is an interesting form of expression because it is not a behavior typically taught or encouraged by authority figures (Thelwall, 2008). Hamilton (1989) emphasized the importance of examining the influence of perception of profanity usage by the receiver of the profanity, noting that perceived obscenity can differ from person to person. This study examined how gender and political orientation influence perception of profanity usage. Relationship to the user of the expletive, as well as the specific expletive used, were evaluated as factors in perception as well.
First Page
47
Last Page
56
Date Accepted/Awarded
5-2013
Award/Distinction
Accepted Under Peer Review for Colloquy Journal
Recommended Citation
Pivaronas, Ashley; Benham, Jessica; and Melhaff, Stephanie, "Perception of Profanity in Interpersonal Relationships" (2013). Communication Studies Student Works. 1.
https://spark.bethel.edu/communication-students/1
Terms of Use and License Information
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.
Included in
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication Commons, Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons
Comments
The Colloquy Undergraduate Research Journal was published with faculty peer review by these student editors in the Spring of 2013: Cox, Brad; Fultz, Roberta; Hedges, Jared; Lewis, Stacie; Manning, Jacob; Patton, Leah; Stocker, Abby