Fatemeh Rohi Jahromi; Hosain Zare; Nila Akhondy
Volume 6, Issue 1 , August 2017, , Pages 147-156
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body language and perceived social interaction in high school students. Method: The research method was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population was all the 12871 high school students of Shiraz city ...
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Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body language and perceived social interaction in high school students. Method: The research method was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population was all the 12871 high school students of Shiraz city the enrolled in the academic year of 1395-1396. Using Cochran Formula and cluster sampling, 290 students were chosen to take part in the study. Data collection took place using Body Language Questionnaire by Hasibani and the Glass's Perception of Social Interaction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20 and by using the Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Findings: The results indicated that among the nonverbal behaviors of teachers, according to standard beta, head (β=0.28), hand (β=0.21) and eyes (β=0.16) had the most role and contribution in explaining the students' perceived social interaction. Conclusion: Therefore, the teachers used head, hands and eyes as non-verbal cues for more interaction with students.