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What functions do emojis serve according to the analysis?
Emojis serve as indicators of users' emotions, contextualization cues, indications of celebration, indications of approval of others' messages, and responses to expressions.
What is the purpose of this paper?
To examine the functions of emojis used by Omani men and women on WhatsApp.
What type of data was used in this study?
Naturally occurring WhatsApp conversations from male-only and female-only groups.
What research method did the author use to analyze the data?
The author used coding and counting as well as qualitative analysis.
According to the analysis, what are some functions of emojis besides indicating emotions?
Emojis can serve as contextualization cues, indicate celebration, indicate approval, and respond to expressions of others.
What theories and methods were used in the qualitative analysis?
Interactional sociolinguistics theories and methods were used in the qualitative analysis.
Understanding the Use of Emojis in Omani WhatsApp Conversations: A Quiz on Functions and Frequencies
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