The significance of pauses in spontaneous speech
- 1 January 1973
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Psycholinguistic Research
- Vol. 2 (1) , 51-81
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01067111
Abstract
Studies of filled and silent pauses performed in the last two decades are reviewed in order to determine the significance of pauses for the speaker. Following a brief history, the theoretical implications of pause location are examined and the relevant studies summarized. In addition, the functional significance of pauses is considered in terms of cognitive, affective-state, and social interaction variables.Keywords
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