The role of sex differences in detecting deception in computer-mediated communication in English

Anna Kuzio

doi:10.4995/jclr.2018.10521

Authors

Anna Kuzio University of Zielona Góra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4995/jclr.2018.10521

Keywords:

computer-mediated communication, interpersonal communication, deception

Abstract

While deception seems to be a common approach in interpersonal communication, most examination on interpersonal deception sees the sex of the interlocutor as unconnected with the capability to notice deceptive messages. This research studies the truth and deception detection capability of both male and female receivers when replying to both true and deceptive messages from both male and female speakers. The outcomes indicate that sex may be a significant variable in comprehending the interpersonal detection probabilities of truth and of lies. An interaction of variables including the speakers’ sex, receivers’ sex, and whether the message appears to be truthful or deceptive is created to relate to detection capability.

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