Dimensions | Indicators | Significance of difference (MIM vs. forum) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mann-Whitney U | Wilcoxon W | Z | Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) | ||
Affective | Expression of emotions | 29,373 | 43,738 | − 4.75 | < 0.001* |
Use of humor | 34,422 | 48,787 | − 1.50 | 0.133 | |
Self-disclosure | 34,486 | 122,057 | − 0.71 | 0.480 | |
Interactive | Continuing an idea | 34,368 | 48,733 | − 0.66 | 0.509 |
Asking questions | 34,983 | 49,348 | − 0.41 | 0.684 | |
Complimenting, expressing appreciation | 33,461 | 47,826 | − 1.60 | 0.109 | |
Expressing agreement | 33,203 | 120,774 | − 2.00 | 0.046* | |
Cohesive | Vocatives | 31,777 | 119,348 | − 3.90 | < 0.001* |
Addressing the group with inclusive pronouns | 33,118 | 120,689 | − 1.60 | 0.110 | |
Phatics | 29,223 | 43,588 | − 5.16 | < 0.001* | |
Providing support | 34,223 | 48,588 | − 2.32 | 0.021* |