Linguistics and Languages

The influence of networks of general trust on willingness to communicate in English for Japanese people

T. Ito

This study conducted by Takehiko Ito explores how general trust within a network impacts the willingness to communicate in English among Japanese individuals. By analyzing data from 1,362 participants, the research uncovers key variables that enhance communication, offering valuable insights for future intervention studies.

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Abstract

This study investigates how a network of general trust affects willingness to communicate (WTC) in English among Japanese people. Network analysis of 1362 participants (761 university students and 601 social survey participants) revealed that four variables related to general trust directly positively influenced WTC. Centrality indices (node strength, closeness, expected influence) identified key variables in the network. While regression analysis showed an overall positive effect of general trust on WTC, the network analysis provided a deeper understanding of the interactions between variables, offering insights valuable for intervention studies.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Nov 17, 2020

Authors

Takehiko Ito

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