Table 2 Stage 2: Frequencies and densities of indicators
Dimensions | Indicators | Total frequency | Average density | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIM | Forum | MIM | Forum | ||
Affective | Expression of emotions | 136 | 12 | 62 | 5 |
Use of humor | 18 | 3 | 7 | 2 | |
Self-disclosure | 64 | 33 | 4 | 2 | |
Total | 218 | 48 | 73 | 9 | |
Interactive | Continuing an idea | 113 | 47 | 18 | 10 |
Asking questions | 36 | 12 | 4 | 2.8 | |
Complimenting, expressing appreciation | 78 | 25 | 12 | 4.5 | |
Expressing agreement | 43 | 36 | 5 | 3.5 | |
Total | 270 | 120 | 39 | 21 | |
Cohesive | Vocatives | 25 | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Addressing or referring to the group using inclusive pronouns | 125 | 129 | 8 | 7 | |
Phatics | 101 | 6 | 16 | 1 | |
Providing support | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
Total | 265 | 167 | 34 | 11 | |